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Wichita, KS (March 10, 2026) – A head-on crash involving two vehicles left at least one person injured Monday evening, March 9, on an Interstate 135 exit ramp in Wichita.
Emergency units responded around 7:40 p.m. to the southbound exit ramp from Interstate 135 to Lincoln Street near milepost 5.6 in Sedgwick County. According to crash information, a 2017 Lincoln MKC entered the exit ramp in the wrong direction and collided head-on with a 2008 Pontiac G6 that was exiting the highway.
The driver of the Pontiac, identified as 23-year-old Gideon N. L. Sanchez, was taken to Wesley Medical Center with suspected minor injuries. Authorities said the driver of the Lincoln, 25-year-old Logan M. D. Bunch, fled the scene on foot after the crash. It was not immediately known if he was injured.
A 6-year-old passenger in the Lincoln, identified as Kynai Jenkins, was reportedly secured in a booster seat and did not appear to be injured.
The crash remains under investigation. Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
Wrong-Way Driving Risks on Highway Exit Ramps
Routes carrying regional traffic near Interstate 135 and Lincoln Street can experience delays after accidents. Crews in Wichita prioritize clearing hazards and restoring safe travel when collisions occur in these areas.
Wrong-way driving incidents sometimes occur when a driver mistakenly enters a highway ramp designed for traffic exiting the roadway. Confusing layouts, poor visibility at night, or driver error may lead to vehicles traveling against the intended flow of traffic.
Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous types of crashes because both vehicles may be moving toward each other at high speeds. When these incidents happen on ramps or near highway junctions, the confined space can leave little time for drivers to react or avoid impact.
