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One dead, one critical after Sumner Co. ATV accident

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Updated: 10/18/2010 8:45 am
SUMNER COUNTY, Kansas - An ATV accident at the Kansas Badlands near South Haven left one man dead and a woman in critical condition shortly after 11 o'clock Saturday night.

Wellington Fire Department used the "jaws of life" to remove the two who were trapped inside a Polaris Razor.

The woman was taken to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita by air ambulance. The man was taken to Sumner Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Authorities believe the vehicle hit a dirt hill causing it to roll several times. The accident is still being investigated to determine if alcohol may have contributed to the crash.
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TheMissus - 10/18/2010 9:59 AM
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Firefighters kick ASH!

TeriW - 10/18/2010 9:45 AM
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Conservative1: keep your hateful comments to yourself... what if it was one of your loved ones that died in this accident!? Would you still be saying the same thing!? FIREFIGHTERS ROCK!!!!

kristidewitt - 10/18/2010 8:44 AM
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Why is it the Firefighters fault that this happened? Last I knew they are the ones who come to rescue people who are hurt!!! Mom of 2...you are exactly right and I sure hope this person does need help someday and maybe it will change their mind on how they think about firefighters!! How hateful you are!

Mom of 2 - 10/18/2010 8:38 AM
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And the sad thing is, whether or not you 'hate' firefighters, they will still pluck you out of the car. That is their nature, to help. That is what they do.

Mom of 2 - 10/18/2010 7:29 AM
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Conservative1 - Hate is a pretty strong word. It may be you, someday, that is trapped in a vehicle and needs rescued. Legs pinned under the dash, steering wheel pressed into your chest making it hard to breathe, bleeding slowly from the gear shift jammed into your thigh...as you drift off into terminal sleep, thinking, "I'm glad I didn't want rescued, this is SO much fun!" Everyone dislikes something in life. But when you say you 'hate' it, be prepared with the consequences of that decision.

Conservative1 - 10/17/2010 7:33 PM
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I hate firefighters.

aeonova - 10/17/2010 7:22 PM
1 Vote
The roll cage failed.
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