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Woman killed in Olathe collision identified as 44-year-old Gardner resident

The Johnson County Sheriff’s office on Sunday identified the woman killed in a Friday evening rush-hour crash as Tina Bokay, 44, of Gardner.

The crash occurred about 4:30 p.m. near West 151st Street and Old 56 Highway in Johnson County.

Bokay was driving south in a sedan on Old 56 Highway when she lost control and crossed over into the northbound lanes, striking a pickup truck head-on.

Bokay was pronounced dead at the scene. A juvenile passenger in the sedan as well as the driver of the pickup sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. They were taken to hospitals for treatment.

The Johnson County Sheriff’s office continues to investigate the crash.

Robert A. Cronkleton: 816-234-4261, @cronkb

This story was originally published April 10, 2016 at 8:52 PM with the headline "Woman killed in Olathe collision identified as 44-year-old Gardner resident."

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