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18 July 2023
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Wichita Police say they are investigating a traffic fatality that happened Monday evening near Kansas Highway 96 and Meridian.
It happened shortly before 7 p.m. in the 4400 block of North Meridian. Police say a 53-year-old woman was walking her bicycle in the traffic way when a southbound red Ford Explorer struck her. EMS transported the woman to the hospital, where she died a short time later.
Wichita Police have interviewed the driver and witnesses and do not believe speed or impairment played a role in the crash.
The crash is still under investigation. Anyone who believes they may have information about the crash is asked to contact investigators at 316-350-3686. This is the 18th traffic fatality so far in 2023 in Wichita.