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Wichita - The largest city in Kansas and home of nearly 8,000 traffic accidents in 2013

Known fondly as the "The Air Capital of the World," Wichita is a hub of culture, media and commerce. It's home to several universitites and boasts Kansas's largest airport. The major roadways in Wichita include:

Hutchinson, the largest city and county seat in Reno County, is located on the Arkansas River. It has been home to salt mines since 1887, thus its nickname of "Salt City".

For up-to-date information about roadways and conditions, visit the Kansas Department of Transportation website. And to find out about current weather conditions in the Wichita-Hutchinson area, go to Accuweather.

Links to recent accidents in the Wichita-Hutchinson area

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Wichita:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Wichita, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.

Many accident victims would like a free copy of the traffic collision report which may give the following information:

  • the date, time of day, and street location of the collision;
  • the weather conditions at the time of the crash;
  • the names and addresses of all drivers;
  • the insurance company of each driver;
  • a diagram detailing the crash scene;
  • the name and badge number of the law enforcement officers who responded to the accident.

If you know someone who has been injured in a Wichita or Hutchinson accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

Wichita and Hutchinson grief support information for accident victims

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. To learn more, follow the links to Wichita grief support organizations and Hutchinson grief support groups.

Wichita legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Wichita or Hutchinson, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Wichita or Hutchinson injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Wichita injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Wichita wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Wichita - Hutchinson personal injury attorney can do to help.

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Most recent accident reports

A 93-year-old Beloit woman is dead after two pickup trucks crashed Friday in Mitchell County.
Date: 
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 24
Type: Car Accident

The Kansas Highway Patrol, local authorities and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating a plane crash that left two people dead near Great Bend.

Date: 
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown

HUTCHINSON — A 28-year-old Colorado man is accused of leaving the scene of a deadly Hutchinson accident, striking a parked car and running away from the second scene.

Date: 
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Roadway: 
Main Street
Type: Car Accident
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of an experimental plane crash that killed two men. The plane crashed shortly after taking off Sunday morning in a field west of the Great Bend Municipal Airport.
Date: 
Saturday, June 7, 2014

Crystal Stauffer, a physical education teacher at a Newton middle school, has been identified as the pedestrian who died after being struck by a car Tuesday near Newton, the Harvey County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

Date: 
Monday, June 2, 2014
Roadway: 
Northwest 12th
City: 
Newton, KS

The woman who died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident this week in Cowley County was identified Thursday by authorities as Madicyn M. Hill, 18, of Arkansas City.

Date: 
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 77

One person died in a crash on Rock Road during the morning commute Thursday, authorities said.

Date: 
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Roadway: 
Rock Road
Type: Car Accident

A traffic accident on K-61 five miles north of Pratt left two people in their 70s dead Friday morning.

Date: 
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Roadway: 
K-61
City: 
Pratt, KS
Type: Car Accident

The Kansas Highway Patrol says blowing dust caused an accident that killed a man in central Kansas.

Brandon H. Stein, 30, of Great Bend, died Monday afternoon in an accident on U.S. 56 about seven miles west of Great Bend.

Date: 
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 56

A 30-year-old man was seriously hurt Thursday night when his motorcycle was hit by a car next to Wichita State University, authorities said.

Date: 
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
A collision next to Wesley Medical Center sent two people to the hospital with significant injuries Wednesday night, authorities said.
Date: 
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Type: Car Accident
The Kansas Highway Patrol says a county commissioner from western Kansas died when his plane crashed while he was crop dusting.
Date: 
Monday, April 21, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
Date: 
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 183
City: 
Hays, KS
Type: Car Accident
Kansas Highway Patrol troopers said the pilot of an ultralight plane was killed in a crash in Marion County today. The KHP identified the pilot as former Kansas Representative Donald Dahl.
Date: 
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
Two women from Oklahoma who were killed in a fiery crash on the Kansas Turnpike in south Wichita on Tuesday night have been identified, according to the Kansas Turnpike Authority.
Date: 
Monday, April 14, 2014
Roadway: 
Kansas Turnpike