19-03-2025
Drexel firefighter killed after truck crashes into Louisburg hair salon
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One day after a truck crashed into a Louisburg, Kansas, hair salon, leaving two people seriously injured, it was announced that one of the victims, a Drexel firefighter, has died.
According to the , at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, firefighter Anthony Juarez and his wife, Devin, were taken to Overland Park Regional Medical Center after a man driving a pickup truck crashed into the Safari Hair Styling — a salon located on West Amity Street in Louisburg.
Two seriously injured after car crashes into Louisburg, Kansas hair salon
It was originally reported by law enforcement that the in the crash; however, as of Wednesday morning, it was announced that Juarez died from his injuries at about .
Police said he was surrounded by family at the time of his death, including his wife who is expected to recover from her injuries.
According to, Juarez served as a firefighter for the last nine years and was known as a 'beloved' teammate and member of the community.
Juarez was also a musician and frequently performed with his band, '68 Overpass,' at a variety of venues and the Drexel Pumpkin Festival.
'Please keep the Juarez family in your prayers as they attempt to navigate this difficult circumstance in which they find themselves. In order to allow the family to grieve, we ask that you respect their privacy at this time,' the .
'I also ask that you keep the Drexel Fire Department members in your prayers, as they too are grieving this morning. We also pray for the first responders who handled the call in Louisburg, and for the OPRMC medical team that worked so valiantly to save Anthony's life.'
In response to the recent update, the on Wednesday morning. Deputies said:
'We are extremely heartbroken from the passing of Anthony. Many of our staff know the Juarez family and are grieving as well. We will support the Drexel Volunteer Fire Department in any capacity that we can and send our deepest condolences to Devin, Anthony's family and the Drexel Firefighters.'
The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Louisburg Police Department.
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