SEDGWICK COUNTY— The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is to investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred just before 7p.m. Saturday and have identified the woman who died as 78-year-old Lousina Kay Mishler of Clearwater.
Deputies, along with the Wichita Fire Department, Sedgwick County Fire District 1, and Sedgwick County EMS, responded to multiple reports of a crash with possible entrapment at the intersection of K-42 highway and Tyler Road, located southwest of Eisenhower National Airport, according to Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department spokesman Branden Stitt.
First responders found a black Dodge Challenger and a blue Chevrolet Blazer that had collided in the intersection. The impact caused the Blazer to roll and come to rest on its roof. Firefighters extricated two occupants who were pinned inside the Blazer.
The passenger of the Blazer, later identified as Mishler died at the scene despite lifesaving efforts by EMS personnel. EMS transported the driver of the Blazer, a 78-year-old man also from Clearwater to a local hospital with potentially serious injuries, according to Stitt.
The driver of the Dodge Challenger, a 24-year-old man from Wichita, sustained minor injuries and declined EMS transport.
Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office crash reconstruction team responded to assist with the investigation. Preliminary findings indicate the Challenger was traveling eastbound on K-42 and attempting to turn north onto Tyler Road when it collided with the westbound Blazer. Investigators believe the Challenger failed to yield the right of way.
Impairment is not suspected, and all occupants were wearing seat belts. The investigation is ongoing, and any potential charges will be considered once all facts are reviewed.