Man arrested in connection with fatal collision Friday in south Wichita
Wichita police have arrested a 61-year-old man in connection with a south Wichita crash that killed a motorcyclist on Friday.
Just after 7 p.m. on Friday evening, Wichita Police responded to a crash between a sedan and a motorcycle at 42nd South and Seneca.
In a press release, Wichita police said the 61-year-old driver of the sedan was traveling north on Seneca when he attempted to make a left turn on to 42nd. His car struck the 27-year-old motorcyclist, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Alcohol is believed to have been a contributing factor to the crash.
While still to be presented to the district attorney’s office for formal charges, the 61-year-old man has been booked on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to the press release. The investigation is ongoing.
This story was originally published October 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM.
