Todd Armstrong Convicted of Vehicular Homicide
A jury found Todd Armstrong guilty of homicide following a fatal 2024 head-on crash in Topeka.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Accidents
Todd Armstrong, 54, has been convicted of vehicular homicide for a 2024 collision that resulted in the death of 24-year-old Ashleigh Boyd. Investigators determined that Armstrong was driving 63 mph in a 45-mph zone when he crossed the center line.
Why it matters
The court ruled that Armstrong’s speed and crossing into the opposing lane represented a material deviation from the required standard of care. The conviction serves as a formal legal accountability for the fatal head-on collision involving the victim's vehicle.
A jury convicted Todd Armstrong of vehicular homicide, speeding, and driving on the wrong side of the road. He is scheduled for a sentencing hearing on November 13.
The players
Todd Armstrong
The 54-year-old defendant was convicted of vehicular homicide following a head-on collision.
Ashleigh Boyd
The 24-year-old victim was killed in the 2024 crash.
The details
Evidence presented at trial showed that a pickup truck driven by Armstrong collided head-on with a car driven by Boyd. The judge concluded that the excessive speed and failure to maintain his lane directly led to the fatal outcome.
Timeline
The crash occurred in Topeka on April 11, 2024.
A jury convicted Todd Armstrong of vehicular homicide on September 21, 2026.
Todd Armstrong is scheduled for sentencing on November 13, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the pattern set by judicial interpretations of material deviation from the standard of care in Kansas vehicular homicide statutes. It highlights how local courts apply these laws to penalize reckless driving that results in fatalities.
The legal resolution of this case provides closure for those impacted by the 2024 incident in the Topeka area. It also serves as a reminder of local enforcement regarding speed limit compliance and lane safety on public roads.
The takeaway
This case underscores the severe legal consequences that arise when speed and lane discipline deviations cause fatal accidents. Drivers are reminded that meeting the standard of care on the road is a critical legal obligation.
What happens next
Todd Armstrong is scheduled for a sentencing hearing on November 13, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings, visit the Topeka Accidents section.
