Jul 18, 2023

SUV struck, killed 53-year-old Kan. woman walking bicycle

Posted Jul 18, 2023 6:30 PM

SEDGWICK COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 7p.m. Monday in Wichita.

A Ford Explorer was southbound in the 4400 Block of North Meridian in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.

The SUV struck a 53-year-old woman who was walking her bicycle on the traffic way.   EMS transported the woman to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceases.

The accident is still under investigation and Detectives are still actively working on this case. All parties involved in the incident were interviewed by investigators.  Currently, neither speed nor impairment are believed to be contributing factors in the accident, according to Gupilan.

Police released no additional details Tuesday afternoon.