Police suspect speed, alcohol were factors in fatal wreck

 

November 26, 2021



WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita police say speed and alcohol use are suspected to be factors in a Thanksgiving night accident that killed a man and critically injured a woman.

KSNW-TV reports that the accident happened around 8 p.m. Thursday at 13th Street and Hillside. Lt. Chris Marceau says a pickup truck struck an SUV from behind at a stoplight, causing the SUV to roll over. A 65-year-old man died and a 67-year-old passenger is hospitalized in critical condition.

The 37-year-old driver of the pickup truck was taken into custody. Police say the investigation is ongoing....



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