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Man dies after veering off road and crashing into garage of northwest Wichita home

A 56-year-old man died Saturday after leaving the roadway to the left and crashing into the garage of 4411 W. Westport in northwest Wichita.
A 56-year-old man died Saturday after leaving the roadway to the left and crashing into the garage of 4411 W. Westport in northwest Wichita. Google Maps

A 56-year-old man died Saturday after crashing his vehicle into the garage of a northwest Wichita home.

The man’s identity has not been released.

Wichita police and fire department were called at 7:47 a.m. to a building collapse call at 4411 W. Westport. Officers learned the man was southbound on Westdale Drive when he left the roadway and struck the garage of the home, Wichita police spokesperson Aaron Moses said Sunday.

It appears the man may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash, police said. Lifesaving measures were given, but the man died at the scene, Moses added.

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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