Alyssa Mullins, 18, of Onaga, Kansas, has died after suffering serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision in Pottawatomie County on Friday morning, September 18, 2026.
The fatal crash occurred near Highway 63 and Doyle Creek Road, just north of St. Mary’s, leaving Mullins critically injured before she was transported by medical helicopter to a Topeka hospital.
Her death has brought grief to the Onaga community and to the family, friends and others who knew her.
What Happened to Alyssa Mullins?
According to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, the crash was reported at approximately 6:42 a.m. Friday, September 18, near the intersection of Highway 63 and Doyle Creek Road.
Mullins, an Onaga resident, was reportedly driving a 2003 Honda Civic southbound on Highway 63 when a 2011 Chevrolet Impala traveling northbound crossed the centerline.
The two vehicles collided, leaving Mullins with serious injuries.
Emergency personnel responded to the crash, and Mullins was transported by medical helicopter to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka for further treatment.
Despite efforts to save her life, she was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Driver of Chevrolet Impala Also Injured
The driver of the Chevrolet Impala was identified as 23-year-old Bryce Ashlock of Ogden.
Ashlock also suffered serious injuries in the collision and was transported to Stormont Vail Hospital for treatment.
Authorities had not established why the Impala crossed the centerline at the time of the available report.
The circumstances leading up to the collision remain under investigation.
Alyssa Mullins Obituary Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Alyssa Mullins |
| Age | 18 |
| Residence | Onaga, Kansas |
| Crash location | Highway 63 and Doyle Creek Road, near St. Mary’s |
| County | Pottawatomie County, Kansas |
| Date of crash | September 18, 2026 |
| Time reported | Approximately 6:42 a.m. |
| Vehicle | 2003 Honda Civic |
| Hospital | Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka |
| Cause of death | Fatal injuries sustained in the crash |
| Funeral arrangements | Not provided |
Investigation Into the Pottawatomie County Collision
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the fatal collision.
One of the key unanswered questions is why the northbound Chevrolet Impala crossed the centerline before striking Mullins’ Honda Civic.
Authorities have not publicly established the reason for the lane departure, and additional findings may become available as investigators review the crash.
Several emergency and law-enforcement agencies assisted with the response to the collision.
Until the investigation is completed, no additional cause or contributing factor should be assumed beyond the circumstances officially reported.
Onaga Community Mourns 18-Year-Old Alyssa Mullins
Alyssa Mullins was only 18 when her life was cut short following the collision.
For her family and friends, the loss represents the sudden death of a young woman who still had many years ahead of her.
The Onaga community is also facing the impact of losing one of its young residents.
As news of her death spreads, those who knew Alyssa will be left with memories of the time they shared with her and the person she was to them.
A Young Life Lost After a Morning Collision
The crash happened during the early morning hours, illustrating how quickly an ordinary journey can turn into a devastating event.
Mullins was transported from the scene for emergency medical care, but her injuries ultimately proved fatal.
For her loved ones, the medical response and subsequent loss have transformed what began as a morning roadway journey into a profound personal tragedy.
The focus now turns not only to understanding how the crash happened but also to remembering Alyssa and supporting those closest to her.
Alyssa Mullins Cause of Death
Alyssa Mullins died from injuries sustained in the September 18 two-vehicle collision, according to the information available.
The precise circumstances that led to the crash remain under investigation.
Authorities have not established why the Chevrolet Impala crossed the centerline, and that detail may be addressed as the investigation progresses.
No additional circumstances should be attributed to the collision without confirmation from investigators.
Funeral Arrangements and Family Details
The available information does not provide funeral, visitation, burial or memorial arrangements for Alyssa Mullins.
Specific details about her family members and her life outside the information connected to the crash have also not been provided.
If her family or an authorized representative announces arrangements to honor her life, those details may provide an opportunity for friends and members of the Onaga community to pay their respects.
For now, the community is left to mourn an 18-year-old whose life ended following a tragic highway collision.
Remembering Alyssa Mullins
Alyssa Mullins will be remembered by those closest to her as they come to terms with her sudden death.
Her passing has brought together family, friends and members of the Onaga community in grief.
While investigators continue working to determine the full circumstances of the collision, those who knew Alyssa are facing the more personal reality of her absence.
At just 18 years old, her death represents a heartbreaking loss for everyone whose life she touched.
Disclaimer
This obituary is based on information concerning the September 18, 2026, fatal collision involving Alyssa Mullins near Highway 63 and Doyle Creek Road in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. The available information identifies Mullins as an 18-year-old Onaga resident and reports that she died at Stormont Vail Hospital after suffering serious injuries in the crash. The reason the other vehicle crossed the centerline remains under investigation. Funeral arrangements and additional family or biographical information were not provided and should not be assumed without confirmation.