Crime & Safety
Sedgwick County Kansas Sheriff's Office: Fatality Accident 08.24.21
On August 24, 2021, at 6:08 P.M., deputies were dispatched to a vehicle injury accident near the intersection of 79th Street South and H ...
August 25, 2021
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DATE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â AUGUST 25, 2021
AGENCY:                                        SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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LOCATION:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â WICHITA/SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS
TELEPHONE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (316) 660-3900
CONTACT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â LIEUTENANT BENJAMIN BLICK
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On August 24, 2021, at 6:08 P.M., deputies were dispatched to a vehicle injury accident near the intersection of 79th Street South and Hillside. During the collision investigation deputies learned an eastbound Nissan Rogue operated by a 61 year old female struck a northbound Chevy Malibu operated by a 53 year old female. The operator of the Malibu crossed the centerline and lost control as she was negotiating a curve at the intersection.
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The operator of the Chevy Malibu, Dana Pabst of Wellington, died at the scene.
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