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Wichita man, 45, dead after wrong-way, head-on collision on I-135 Sunday, report says

A Wichita man is dead after a head-on collision while driving the wrong way on I-135 Sunday just after midnight in Harvey County, Kansas Highway Patrol crash logs show.

The victim in the crash was identified as 45-year-old Jeremy Sagerty of Wichita, according to the report.

The incident happened around 12:09 a.m. on southbound I-135 at mile marker 29.3, about half a mile south of U.S. 50. Sagerty was northbound in the southbound lanes of I-135 in a 2012 Nissan Altima when he collided with a 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter work van, which was heading south, crash logs said.

Sagerty died at the scene of the crash. The driver of the Mercedes Benz was 50-year-old Christian Walker of San Francisco. He was taken to Wesley Medical Center with a suspected minor injury, the report said.

This story was originally published November 27, 2022 at 3:33 PM.

Eduardo Castillo
The Wichita Eagle
Eduardo covers crime and breaking news for The Wichita Eagle. His previous work experience includes stints at KWCH 12 Eyewitness News, the local CBS affiliate in Wichita, and as a marketing manager for a local real estate team. In addition to writing, Eduardo also enjoys still photography and cinematography. News tips? email at Edcastillo@wichitaeagle.com or call 316-268-6213.
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