SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a traffic collision that fatally injured 19-year-old Gavin Phillips of Wichita.
Just before 10:30 a.m. July 1, police responded to vehicle that struck a tree at the 2900 block of South Oliver in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.
First responders located Phillips inside the vehicle unresponsive. EMS and Wichita Fire rendered emergency aid to Phillips and transported him to a local hospital with critical injuries. Phillips did not regain consciousness after the impact and was later pronounced deceased by medical staff.
Investigators learned that Phillips was driving southbound in a normal manner when, for unknown reasons, he took an erratic turn to the left and struck a tree. No other vehicles were involved.
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact detectives at 316-350-3687.