SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an accident that sent one man to the hospital Thursday in Wichita.

Just after 8:30p.m., police and EMS responded to an injury accident near the intersection of Douglas and Seneca&nbsp; according to officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, police located a 56-year-old man in the street with critical injuries. EMS transported him to a local hospital.

Investigators determined the victim was crossing Seneca north of Douglas from west to east when he ran into the front corner of&nbsp; a southbound Ford Taurus driven by an 81-year-old man, according to Davidson. Police believe the pedestrian's alcohol use was a factor in the accident.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an accident that sent one man to the hospital Thursday in Wichita.Just after 8:30p.m., police and EMS responded to an injury accident near the intersection of Douglas and Seneca&nbsp; according to officer Charley Davidson.Upon arrival, police located a 56-year-old man in the street with critical injuries. EMS transported him to a local hospital.Investigators determined the victim was crossing Seneca north of Douglas from west to east when he ran into the front corner of&nbsp; a southbound Ford Taurus driven by an 81-year-old man, according to Davidson. Police believe the pedestrian's alcohol use was a factor in the accident.&nbsp;

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