SEDGWICK COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 8p.m. Thursday in Sedgwick County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Dodge Journey driven by Caleb T. Faron, 18, Bel Aire, was northbound on Interstate 135 just north of 13th Street in the #3 lane moving to the #4 lane.
The driver failed to see a 2011 Hyundai Sonata driven by Uriel Orosco, 31, Wichita, slowing down in lane 4 with emergency hazard lights activated.
The Dodge rear-ended the Hyundai.
After impact, the Dodge overturned and came to rest in the #3 lane. The Hyundai rotated counterclockwise and came to rest in the #4 lane against the KDOT bridge wall.
Orosco was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Forensics Science Center. EMS transported a passenger in the Hyundia identified as Nallely Medrano Meraz, 28, Wichita, to Wesley Medical Center. Faron was not injured. Orosco was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.