SEDGWICK COUNTY- A man is going to prison for killing one person and injuring others in September 2020 crash in Wichita.
On July 13, a judge sentenced 27-year-old Gabriel Ortiz to 43 months with 36 months of post-release supervision, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
In May, Ortiz pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and two counts of aggravated battery.
On Jan. 25, 2021 , members of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office extradition unit arrested Ortiz at the San Diego, California County Jail and transported him to the Sedgwick County Jail to face charges in the crash, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.
On September 5, 2020, an Infinity Q50 SUV driven by Ortiz crossed the centerline of the roadway at 5600 W MacArthur and struck a Toyota Sienna van head-on.
The passenger in the van, 55-year-old Sonia Lopez of Wichita, died from injuries sustained during the collision. Two passengers in the Infinity and the driver of the Sienna sustained serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital.