Public Safety · Wichita, KS
79-Year-Old Man Killed in Wichita Crash With Fire Truck
A 79-year-old man identified as James Mattson of Wichita was killed after his black Honda CRV entered an intersection while a Wichita Fire Department Engine 20 truck was crossing with emergency lights and sirens activated. The collision sent the vehicles into another car, a black Dodge Ram, whose driver was uninjured. Mattson died at the hospital; the four firefighters aboard the engine were not hurt. The WPD Critical Accident Team is investigating.