SEDGWICK COUNTY— A driver accused of DUI in a fatal crash on July 20 in Sedgwick County has yet to make a court appearance, according to the Sedgwick County District attorney's office. The Kansas Highway Patrol had not scheduled an appointment with the district attorney's office.
The patrol reported a 2013 Dodge Journey driven by Caleb T. Faron, 18, Bel Aire, was northbound on Interstate 135 just north of 13th Street in the #3 lane moving to the #4 lane.
Faron failed to see a 2011 Hyundai Sonata driven by Uriel Orosco, 31, Wichita, slowing down in lane 4 with emergency hazard lights activated.
The Dodge rear-ended the Hyundai.
After impact, the Hyundai rotated counterclockwise and came to rest in the #4 lane against the KDOT bridge wall. The Dodge overturned and came to rest in the #3 lane.
Orosco was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Forensics Science Center. EMS transported a passenger in the Hyundia identified as Nallely Medrano Meraz, 28, Wichita, to Wesley Medical Center.
Faron was not injured and later that night was booked into the Sedgwick County jail on a requested charge that included driving under the influence and marijuana possession, according to online jail records. He is no longer in custody.
Orosco was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP. There were also two children in the Hyundai; juvenile record is protected data.