Driver blames mechanics for deadly crash near Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - KSNT 27 News is learning more about the cause of a deadly crash that killed a Topeka teacher.
On Thursday, April 11, a multi-vehicle crash happened at 53rd and Indian Hills road. In a crash report obtained by 27 News, the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office said 52-year-old William Armstrong, of Auburn, crossed the center line, killing 24-year-old Ashleigh Boyd, of Topeka.
Armstrong told officers a blown tire or a mechanical issue with his truck caused the wreck. Upon investigation, detectives say there were no signs he tried to stop the truck.
Boyd was driving with her Eleanor Manzano-Aguilar, 1, who survived the crash. Deputies said she was properly strapped into her child safety seat. A funeral for Boyd took place in Topeka this weekend. She was a teacher at Lowman Hill Elementary School.
KSNT 27 News had recently interviewed Boyd ahead of the Super Bowl. Her husband, Adam Manzano, was part of the broadcast for Telemundo KC.
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