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Wichita, KS (March 23, 2026) – Three people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash at the westbound Interstate 70 off-ramp at Exit 313 near Kansas Highway 177 on Friday, March 21.
Emergency units responded to the scene around 10:55 a.m. after a vehicle was struck on the driver’s side by another vehicle traveling through the area. The impact pushed the first vehicle into a third vehicle that was parked on the shoulder along the southbound lanes of Kansas Highway 177.
The first vehicle ended up in a ditch west of the highway, while the second vehicle jackknifed into the southbound lanes and struck the parked vehicle before coming to rest, blocking both lanes.
The driver of the first vehicle and two passengers were taken to a hospital with serious injuries, while the second driver suffered minor injuries. The driver of the parked vehicle was not hurt.
The incident remains under review by authorities.
Our thoughts remain with those affected as they continue to receive care and recover from their injuries.
How Intersection Movements Near Highway Off-Ramps Affect Crash Risk
Corridors around I-70 and K-177 often carry a mix of highway and local traffic. When an injury crash occurs in Wichita, response crews may adjust traffic flow to keep the area safe and moving.
Off-ramps that end at intersections can present added risk due to stop signs and merging traffic. Drivers exiting a highway may need to quickly judge the speed of oncoming vehicles, which can lead to collisions if timing is misjudged.
Multi-vehicle crashes can occur when one impact sets off a chain reaction. Vehicles that are pushed into other lanes or onto the shoulder can increase the chances of additional contact, especially in areas where traffic is already moving through tight or congested roadways.
