The Devil's Washboard/Donmyer Road, Gypsum
The Devil's Washboard, or Donmyer Road in Gypsum, Kansas, is a local haunted spot rumored to be the site of a tragic accident in the 1950s where seven teenagers died while driving recklessly over a hill, leading to the road's nickname. Visitors claim to hear the pained screams of the deceased teenagers, and some question if a supernatural force was involved in the crash. The legend states that in the 1950s, seven teenagers died in a car crash on Donmyer Road after an attempt to speed over the hills. The teenagers were reportedly on a joyride and dared each other to go as fast as possible over the hills. Their vehicle crashed into the road's bank on the third hill, resulting in the deaths of all seven passengers. The authorities left the totaled car at the scene to serve as a warning against reckless driving, according to the story. Some individuals claim that when driving down Donmyer Road at night, they can hear the cries and screams of the teenagers who died in the crash. Some theories suggest that something supernatural may have caused the accident or played a role in it, raising questions about the incident's true nature.