WICHITA, Kan. — A peaceful Friday morning became a tragedy for the Kinsley area when Rebecca Oberly, 44, tragically perished in an accident on U.S. Highway 50 located in Edwards County.
As reported by the Kansas Highway Patrol, Oberly was driving her Nissan Pathfinder eastward just before 6:30 a.m. when she struck a deer close to 110th Avenue, slightly east of Kinsley. Following the collision, she stepped out of her vehicle to check for any damage. Regrettably, the SUV was in reverse rather than in park. In a devastating twist, she fell and was run over by her own car. Emergency personnel declared her deceased at the scene. The passenger in her vehicle was unharmed in the initial incident.
The abrupt passing of Oberly has shocked the tight-knit community, where neighbors and friends paint her as a warm, lively, and compassionate individual. “She was always willing to lend a hand to anyone,” one local shared. “It's hard to accept that something so tragic could occur so suddenly and without warning.”
This event serves as a poignant reminder of life’s vulnerability, particularly during ordinary times. Loved ones are left to cope with the profound grief of losing someone in such an abrupt and unfortunate manner.
Investigators are still looking into the details surrounding the incident, but many in Kinsley have already shifted their attention to supporting Oberly’s family during this challenging period. The community has come together to express their sympathies and share stories, celebrating her life and the influence she had on those in her vicinity.
Despite the tragic nature of the accident, the spirit of Rebecca Oberly lives on vividly in the memories of family, friends, and neighbors. In the aftermath of this sorrowful event, the community keeps her close in their hearts and prayers, mourning a life extinguished far too early.
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