UPDATE: 5:30 p.m. Saturday – Joseph D. Peters, 22, Winfield, was the driver of the white 2004 Chevy Impala that caused a 5-car chain reaction accident Friday, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Peters left the scene in critical condition but was listed in fair condition Saturday, according to a Wesley spokesperson. He was not wearing a seat belt.
Other people involved are listed below according to the vehicle they were in, conditions for anyone else injured are not yet available.
GMC Yukon:
Ricky Lee Robinson, 26, Winfield, was the driver and only person in the vehicle.
2007 Kia:
Aaron B. Pegorsch, 39, Winfield, was the driver and Kathryn Pegorsch, 39, and Madeline Pegorsch, 14, were passengers. Brynna Pegorsch, 10, Alexander Pegorsch, 5, and Zakary Pegorsch, 5, were also in the vehicle.
All were taken to the hospital by personal vehicle for evaluation of possible injury.
1998 Buick Riviera:
Stewart L. Abbey, 70, Ark City, was the driver. Steven Constance, 63, and Lana K. Stewart, 51, Girard, were passengers.
2007 Dodge:
Amber Nicole Beck, 24, Geuda Springs, was transported by personal vehicle to the hospital.
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One person was critically hurt and at least two more were seriously injured in a five-car accident on U.S. 77 just north of Strother Field Friday night.
Emergency dispatchers were receiving reports of a driver going the wrong way ? southbound into northbound traffic ? just before the accident was reported. Investigators think a Chevy Impala involved in the crash was operated by the wrong-way driver.
That person was in critical condition and rushed to the hospital shortly after the accident.
Emergency crews used extrication equipment to free the person inside the Impala.
It was just after 8 p.m. when the collision occurred on a dark and rainy section of 77. The Impala, a GMC Yukon, a Buick Riviera and two other vehicles were involved in the wreck.
Northbound traffic was shutdown entirely for about two hours as an investigation and clean up effort took place. Emergency personnel treated or screened 10 people that were part of the aftermath of the crash.
While the incident occurred on a windy, cold and rainy night, weather was not believed to be a factor. The Kansas Highway Patrol is in charge of the investigation.
Check back with NewsCow for more on the accident when it is available.