SEDGWICK COUNTY — The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a car that occurred just after 3:30p.m. Tuesday near Mulvane.
Based on a preliminary investigation, 48-year-old George E. Shaw III of Mulvane, had stopped his vehicle off the roadway in the 10600 block of South Hydraulic to turn off power to an irrigation pivot on the opposite side of the road, according to Sheriff Office spokesman Branden Stitt.
As he crossed back toward his vehicle, he slipped and fell in the road.
A southbound Mazda 6, driven by a 55-year-old Wellington man, was struck him. The collision forced the Mazda into a ditch and field. First responders found the Shaw unresponsive. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sedgwick County EMS transported the Mazda driver to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
At the time of the collision, witnesses reported heavy rain and reduced visibility.
In addition to Sedgwick County deputies, Sedgwick County Fire District 1, Sedgwick County EMS, Mulvane EMS, Mulvane Fire Rescue and Derby Fire Rescue, responded to the scene.
The Sheriff’s Office Major Crash Team and detectives are assisting with the investigation. Investigators do not believe impairment played a role in the crash.