Sep 13, 2020

Mount Hope woman dead after Friday accident

Posted Sep 13, 2020 1:00 AM

RENO COUNTY— The Reno County Sheriff's office reports that a Mount Hope woman died after an ATV accident in Reno County Friday night.

Deputies were called to 10818 East Maple Grove at 9:19 p.m. Friday.

Kansas Wildlife and Parks arrived first and told deputies the driver of the ATV was unconscious and having trouble breathing. Lifesaving measures were started. EMS and fire took over when they arrived.

The driver, identified by the department as 53-year-old Kelli Owens of Mount Hope died at the scene. The investigation shows that Owens drove the four wheeler through a fence causing several injuries. The report says Owens was not wearing a helmet. The investigation continues.