Charges filed in crash that killed Canton-Galva teacher

MCPHERSON, Kan. (KSNW) — A man will face charges in McPherson County for the December crash that killed 30-year-old Ashley Austin.

Austin, a Canton-Galva teacher, died at a Wichita hospital following the Dec. 15 crash that happened on U.S. 56 at 24th Avenue between Canton and Galva. The driver of a Nissan SUV crossed the center line and struck Austin’s vehicle.

The McPherson County Sheriff’s Office says following an investigation, A 33-year-old man is facing the following charges:

Involuntary Manslaughter

Aggravated Battery

Driving Under the Influence

Aggravated Child Endangerment

No Liability Insurance

Reckless Driving

Failure to Maintain Lane

Canton Police took him into custody, and he was booked into the McPherson County Jail shortly before noon Friday. It is KSN News Policy not to identify suspects until they have been formally charged.