Apr 17, 2023

Crash during pursuit injures Kansas officer, 2 others

Posted Apr 17, 2023 10:30 AM

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Three people were injured in an accident during a law enforcement pursuit just before 2:30a.m. Sunday in Sedgwick County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a Wichita Police 2019 Dodge Charger driven by Officer Nathaniel A. Denshaw, 32, Wichita, was westbound on Kellogg at Greenwich engaged in a pursuit.

The driver failed to yield at a stop light and struck a northbound 2017 Ford Fusion driven by Brianna N. Coon, 22, Augusta.

EMS transported officer, Coon, and a passenger in the Ford identified as Cameron A. Tadayon, 22, Wichita, to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries. All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Authorities have not released details on what prompted the chase or additional information.