Wichita police seek tips in collision that killed pedestrian
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- Wichita police investigate fatal pedestrian crash on South Southwest Boulevard.
- Joseph Cox, 32, succumbed to injuries after transport to a local hospital.
- The driver has been identified, but police still need public tips.
The Wichita Police Department is asking anyone who saw a fatal collision in the 1900 block of South Southwest Boulevard on Saturday night to call investigators.
Two pedestrians, a 26-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man, were hit around 11:07 p.m., south of Harry, police said. The man, Joseph Cox of Wichita, died from his injuries after he and the woman were transported to a hospital for treatment.
“The driver has been identified, our investigation is still ongoing, and when completed we will present the case to the DA (Sedgwick County District Attorney) for potential charging considerations,” police said in a news release.
No other details were immediately available Sunday. Witnesses are asked to contact the WPD’s accident follow-up investigators at 316-350-3689 or submit an anonymous tip to Wichita-Sedgwick County Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.
This story was originally published September 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM.
