SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal crash have arrested 32-year-old Michael Walker of Wichita.
Just before 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, police responded to an injury accident at Pawnee and Glenn in Wichita with individuals trapped in a vehicle, according to Officer Charley Davidson.
The investigation revealed that Walker was driving a 2005 Kia Sorrento eastbound on Pawnee with a 29-year-old passenger.
The vehicle crossed the center line into the westbound lanes of Pawnee and collided with a 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer being driven by a 66-year-old woman.
The crash causing the Sorrento to roll onto its top. Walker and his passenger received minor injuries. The three occupants of the Lancer were trapped inside of the vehicle and were removed with the assistance of the Wichita Fire Department.
EMS transported a passenger in the Lancer identified as 74-year-old Rita Hawkins of Wichita and a 77-year-old male passenger to a local hospital for treatment of critical injuries, according to Davidson. They were both taken to an area hospital, where Hawkins succumbed to her injuries.
The driver of the Lancer also had serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Walker is being held on requested charge of of aggravated battery, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, driving with a suspected license, and driving on the right side of the road required.
The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.