Daniel Forshey dies in fatal Wichita car crash
Fatal Wichita car crash death of Daniel Forshey
Law enforcement authorities have released comprehensive details regarding a deadly vehicular collision that took place in the Midtown region of Wichita. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, shortly after 9:00 p.m., at the intersection of Broadway and Murdock. Responding officers discovered Daniel Forshey, a 57-year-old bicyclist, deceased on the roadway. Preliminary examinations by the Wichita Police Accident Follow-Up Unit revealed that a white 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 was responsible for striking the cyclist. The suspect vehicle then fled the scene, entering a nearby Jump Start parking lot before heading southbound toward Topeka. Patrol units from the East sector apprehended the driver early Thursday morning, leading to a peaceful arrest without any further complications.
Booking logs from Sedgwick County indicate that 21-year-old Blaine Hughes was taken into custody around 3:15 a.m. He faces charges of failing to stop after causing an accident. In a statement released to the public, Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan characterized the event as a tragic miscalculation, emphasizing that Forshey was simply engaged in routine cycling when his life was claimed by an individual who chose to evade responsibility. The chief underscored the department’s commitment to accountability, highlighting the use of surveillance footage and diligent investigative efforts to identify and capture the suspect. This case is currently undergoing thorough examination by the department, and the public is urged to provide any relevant information to the Wichita Police Department Accident Follow-Up Unit at 316-350-3685.
Investigators are methodically gathering data from multiple sources, including interviews with eyewitnesses and the compilation of additional evidence related to the collision. The community is reminded that abandoning an accident scene is both illegal and morally reprehensible, carrying significant consequences under the law. No further updates on the condition of the suspect or additional details about the case have been made available.
