Shawnee Mission Northwest High School Senior Dies in Nine-Vehicle Wreck
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 27, 2023
Fatal
An incoming senior at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School tragically lost his life in a nine-vehicle wreck that occurred on Wednesday morning in Overland Park, Kansas. The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Will Ensley.
According to SMNW administrators, the incident took place on Metcalf Avenue. In a letter addressed to parents and students on Thursday, they expressed their condolences and confirmed Ensley's passing. Overland Park Police reported that the crash involved a total of nine vehicles and transpired at around 6:45 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Metcalf near West 115th Street.
The sequence of events leading up to the collision began when Vehicle 1 struck the rear end of Vehicle 2. This initial impact set off a chain reaction involving several other vehicles. Vehicle 2 subsequently collided with Vehicle 3, which then hit Vehicle 4, causing it to collide with Vehicle 5. This pattern continued as Vehicles 6 and 7 were also struck by preceding cars.
In addition, police stated that while this was happening, Vehicle 2 collided with another vehicle (Vehicle 8) while simultaneously being struck by yet another car (Vehicle 7), which then hit Vehicle 9.
The loss of Will Ensley has undoubtedly left a profound impact on the Shawnee Mission Northwest High School community. As they mourn his passing, they will continue to hold his family in their thoughts and provide support for those affected by this heartbreaking event.
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Tags: Kansas City, Kansas, Traffic Accident, High School, Fatal Crash, Overland Park, Shawnee Mission Northwest, Will Ensley
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Will Ensley
- Vehicles:
- Vehicle 1, Vehicle 2, Vehicle 3, Vehicle 4, Vehicle 5, Vehicle 6, Vehicle 7, Vehicle 8, Vehicle 9
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Kansas
- City:
- Overland Park
- Location:
- Metcalf Avenue at West 115th Street
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-26
- Time of Incident:
- 6:45 a.m.
Metcalf Avenue at West 115th Street
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