SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal weekend crash have identified the victim as 27-year-old Derrick Pruett of Wichita.
Just after 10:30 p.m. Saturday, police responded to an injury accident at 21st and 127th Street East, in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, officers located a 2004 GMC Envoy that was overturned, and Pruett pinned inside.
Wichita Fire Department personnel removed Pruett from the vehicle and performed life-saving measures, but he died of his injuries at the scene, according to Davidson.
The investigation revealed Pruett was driving westbound on 21st Street, lost control of the vehicle, and struck the median and a utility pole, causing it to overturn. Speed is believed to be a factor in this accident, according to Davidson.