SEDGWICK COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 6a.m. Tuesday in Sedgwick County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Pontiac Torrent driven by Jeffery T. Galbreath, 39, Wichita, was northbound on Interstate 135 on the exit ramp to North Hydraulic in Wichita. The SUV rear-ended a 2014 Hyundia Elantra driven by Pamela V. Jean Reyes, 29, Wichita, who was exiting to North Hydraulic Avenue.
After impact, the Pontiac continued northbound crossing the lanes of traffic, struck the inside barrier wall, crossed the lane of traffic again and struck the outside barrier wall in the construction zone.
Galbreath was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Sedgwick County Forensic Science Center. Reyes was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.