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Olathe Police Identify Two Teens Killed in Late-Night Crash

Police report no signs of criminal activity pending the ongoing investigation.

Overview

  • Authorities named the driver as 16-year-old Hayden C. Doherty of Overland Park and the passenger as 17-year-old Addison Askew of Olathe.
  • First responders were alerted around 10:39 p.m. by an automated iPhone crash notification near Northgate Street and East Harold Street.
  • A witness reported a red Chevrolet Corvette struck a tree and burst into flames, which firefighters extinguished before officers found two victims inside.
  • Investigators say there are no apparent indications of criminal activity, and the case remains under review.
  • Olathe North High School informed its community of Askew’s death and offered support resources, while police asked anyone with information to call 913-971-6363 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.