May 29, 2025

Pickup driver accused in crash that killed Kansas motorcyclist

Posted May 29, 2025 3:30 PM
Hernandez-Torres photo Sedgwick County
Hernandez-Torres photo Sedgwick County

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A man accused in connection with a fatal crash that killed a motorcyclist made his first court appearance Wednesday.

Serafin Hernandez-Torres, 57 of Wichita, is charged with involuntary manslaughter, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

First responders near the scene of the fatal crash -photo courtesy KWCH
First responders near the scene of the fatal crash -photo courtesy KWCH

Just after 5:30p.m. May 22, police responded to the crash between a pickup driven by Hernandez-Torres and motorcycle driven by 27-year-old Allan Smith of Wichita near the intersection of Harry and Water in Wichita. 

EMS transported Smith to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  Police arrested Hernandez-Torres.  He remains jailed on a $150,000 bond and is due back in court June 9, according to the district attorney's office.