Wichita, KS (October 29, 2024) – A driver was killed after a wrong-way crash outside of Wichita on Monday, October 28. The fatal accident took place near the crossing of E. 29th Street and Webb Road at around 12:38 p.m. Local reports revealed that 24-year-old Katelyn Elizabeth Barrioz of Wichita was driving westbound in the eastbound lanes in a 2024 Ford Transit van.
It was later reported that 43-year-old Mandy Lynn Buckwalter of Wichita was traveling east in the same lane in a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. Both drivers attempted evasive maneuvers before colliding head-on. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Buckwalter suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Barrioz was injured and taken by ambulance to Wesley Medical Center for treatment. No further information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Head-on Collisions in Kansas
Drivers who travel into oncoming traffic are an active threat to others on the road. This can easily cause a head-on crash, one of the most lethal types of car accidents. Although head-on collisions account for less than two percent of all crashes in the country, they are believed to be the cause of 10 percent of traffic fatalities. In the United States, there were over 5,000 documented head-on crashes last year. If a loved one is killed in a deadly head-on accident, you need to be ready to protect your legal rights. The majority of wrong-way crashes involve some level of intoxication. If someone close to you is unfairly killed by a reckless driver, you need to partner with a qualified Wichita wrongful death lawyer to pursue a strong case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
