Wichita, KS (October 31, 2024) – Three people were injured after a single-vehicle crash in the Wichita area on Wednesday, October 30. The accident took place on Interstate 235 NB near US-54 at around 5:45 p.m. Local reports revealed that 32-year-old Andrew Patrick Rizzo of Wichita was traveling westbound on US-54, exiting onto I-235 NB in a 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
The Lincoln hit the barrier wall and crashed. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Three occupants of the vehicle were injured in the accident. The victims were later identified as 43-year-old Rebekah Ann Magdaleno of Wichita, 33-year-old Rebecca Marie Rockmore of Wichita, and a juvenile. All victims were transported by ambulance to the Wesley Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are managing an ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts are with Rebekah Ann Magdaleno, Rebecca Marie Rockmore, the injured victim, and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
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