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Kansas teen dies, another flown to Wichita with injuries after car crashes into semi

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An 18-year-old woman from Herington died after a car failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a semi truck in rural Marion County on Monday.

The crash was reported at 6:16 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. Highway 77 and 190th Street in the Centre township. A 2001 Ford Mustang was eastbound on 190th when it failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the trailer of a semi truck, Kansas Highway Patrol crash logs show.

The passenger of the Mustang, Michelle Brasch, died at the scene of the crash. The driver, 17-year-old Dwayne Moenning of Lost Springs, was taken to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita with serious injuries, the crash report said.

The driver of the semi, a 31-year-old man from Plano, Texas, was not injured in the crash.

The accident happened near Marion, which is about 58 miles northeast of Wichita.

Eduardo Castillo
The Wichita Eagle
Eduardo covers crime and breaking news for The Wichita Eagle. His previous work experience includes stints at KWCH 12 Eyewitness News, the local CBS affiliate in Wichita, and as a marketing manager for a local real estate team. In addition to writing, Eduardo also enjoys still photography and cinematography. News tips? email at Edcastillo@wichitaeagle.com or call 316-268-6213.
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