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Wichita man, 24, dies after car hits truck head-on south of Haysville

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A 24-year-old man died Monday in a head-on collision south of Haysville in southern Sedgwick County.

The man was identified as Curtis W. Vickers of Wichita, a Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office news release said.

Sheriff’s deputies were sent at 7:57 p.m. to the 9600 block of S. Broadway for a report of a crash. Vickers had been heading south on Broadway in a silver Kia Optima when he crossed the center line into the northbound lanes. The Kia struck a brown-colored Chevy Silverado truck head-on.

Vickers died at the scene, the sheriff’s office said. The man and woman in the Silverado were taken to a hospital. The extent of their injuries was not disclosed.

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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