Feb 18, 2024

KHP IDs man who died after struck by police SUV

Posted Feb 18, 2024 3:00 PM
Near the scene of the fatal pedestrian accident -photo courtesy KWCH
Near the scene of the fatal pedestrian accident -photo courtesy KWCH

SEDGWICK COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 8p.m. Saturday in Wichita, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.

A 2023 Ford Explorer driven by Officer Ryan C Deville, 29, Wichita, was eastbound at 1332 MacArthur just west of Seneca Street in the left lane.

The SUV struck a pedestrian identified as 51-year-old Jeffrey M. Moss of Wichita who was walking northbound across MacArthur and was struck within the left lane. Moss was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Center. 

Deville was not injured and properly restrained. The KHP released no additional details.