Paul Welliver, 62, Remembered After Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash At I-70 And Southwest Wanamaker Road Interchange On June 6, 2026
Family, friends, and members of the Topeka community are mourning Paul Welliver, 62, who died after a single-vehicle crash on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Interstate 70 and Southwest Wanamaker Road interchange.
According to the Topeka Police Department, officers responded to reports that a vehicle had struck the Wanamaker bridge, where emergency responders found Paul Welliver as the adult driver.
Responders began life-saving measures at the scene, but Paul Welliver was pronounced deceased there after sustaining critical injuries.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances, and the investigation remains ongoing as officials review the scene and available evidence.
Those who knew Paul Welliver are remembering a meaningful presence whose connections with family, friends, and the wider community brought lasting importance to many lives.
Memorial service details will be announced later by family members.
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