One killed, one arrested in downtown Wichita accident, police say

Speed and alcohol are suspected factors in a Thursday morning crash that killed a 21-year-old Wichita woman, according to Wichita police spokesman Trevor Macy.

Just after midnight, police responded to a single-vehicle accident near Kellogg and Washington. The vehicle rolled over and ejected Legend Johnson and Tony Porter, Macy said, adding that it’s unclear who was driving.

Johnson was taken to an area hospital where she later died, he said in a news release.

Porter, 25, tried to run from police but was taken into custody, Macy said. Porter was ”uncooperative and spat on an officer” before being booked into Sedgwick County Jail on suspicion of simple battery on an officer, he said.

This story was originally published April 29, 2021 at 11:12 AM.