Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a car that occurred Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 19, 2025, near Mulvane.

Deputies, along with Sedgwick County Fire District 1, Sedgwick County EMS, Mulvane EMS, Mulvane Fire Rescue and Derby Fire Rescue, responded at 3:43 p.m. to a report of a pedestrian struck by a car near 103rd St. South and Hydraulic Avenue.

First responders found the pedestrian, identified as 48-year-old George E. Shaw III of Mulvane, unresponsive. Despite life-saving efforts, Shaw died at the scene.

Based on our preliminary investigation, Shaw had stopped his vehicle off the roadway in the 10600 block of South Hydraulic to turn off power to an irrigation pivot on the opposite side of the road. As he crossed back toward his vehicle, he slipped and fell in the road. A Mazda 6, driven by a 55-year-old Wellington man, was traveling southbound and struck him. The collision forced the Mazda into a ditch and field.

Sedgwick County EMS transported the Wellington man to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

At the time of the collision, witnesses reported heavy rain and reduced visibility.

The Sheriff’s Office Major Crash Team and detectives responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.

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

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to Shaw’s family and friends.

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