Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Bicyclist and Semi

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist and a semi-tractor trailer that occurred Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025, in northwest Sedgwick County.

Deputies, along with Sedgwick County Fire District 1 and Sedgwick County EMS, responded at approximately 9:08 a.m. to a report of an injury crash at the intersection of 29th Street North and 247th Street West, about three miles south of Andale.

First responders found the bicyclist, identified as 82-year-old Ronald R. Wilson of Wichita, unresponsive. Despite life-saving efforts by fellow cyclists and first responders, Wilson died at the scene.

The Sheriff’s Office Major Crash Team determined that both Wilson and a semi-tractor trailer, driven by a 37-year-old Hutchinson man, were traveling northbound on 247th Street West. Preliminary findings indicate the semi moved into the southbound lane to pass Wilson, who then made a U-turn into the path of the truck.

Investigators do not believe impairment played a role in the crash.

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Wilson.

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