RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday morning on K-14 Highway north of U.S. 50.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 10:03 a.m. to a location about a half mile north of U.S. 50 on K-14 Highway, near the bridge over Blanchard Avenue. Investigators say a southbound Chevy Malibu crossed the center line for an unknown reason and was struck head-on by a northbound Jeep Liberty.
The driver of the Jeep Liberty, identified as 59-year-old Adam Arevalo of Hutchinson, was transported by Eagle Med to a Wichita hospital. Due to the severity of his injuries, the flight was redirected to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, where Arevalo later died.
The driver of the Chevy Malibu, 27-year-old Cecil Chandler IV of Hutchinson, was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS. A passenger in the Malibu, 19-year-old Shyann Cullison of Hutchinson, was taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and later transferred to a Wichita hospital, where she remains in serious condition.
The cause of the crash remains under active investigation. Officials said factors such as speed, impairment, weather, or other contributing conditions have not yet been determined and will be evaluated as the investigation continues.
The Reno County Sheriff’s Office expressed appreciation to assisting agencies, including the South Hutchinson Police Department, Buhler Police Department, Hutchinson Police Department, Hutchinson Fire Department, Reno County EMS, Eagle Med, and Reno County 911 Emergency Communications, which handled a high volume of calls and radio traffic during the incident.
No additional information is being released at this time to preserve the integrity of the investigation and out of respect for the families involved.
Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to contact the Reno County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 620-694-2666 or 1-800-222-TIPS.