Jan 26, 2024

Newton woman dies after crash into vision center at Walmart

Posted Jan 26, 2024 8:17 PM
Photo Newton Police
Photo Newton Police

HARVEY COUNTY —A woman died from injuries in an accident that occurred just before noon Friday in Newton.

photo courtesy KWCH
photo courtesy KWCH

Wanda Hoyle, 69, of Newton had a medical emergency and her car crashed into the vision center area at Walmart at 1701 South Kansas Avenue, according to Newton Police.

 Newton Fire/EMS personnel pronounced her dead at the scene.  No one else was injured in the crash.

Photo Newton Police
Photo Newton Police

Walmart was evacuated because of structural damage to the building. City of Newton code enforcement has ordered the building to remain closed until the building can be evaluated by a structural engineer.

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