Arkansas City Emergency Services respond to accident

On April 13th, 2023, at 7:11 p.m., Arkansas City emergency services were called to the 200 block of South U.S. 77 near Chestnut Avenue to a report of an injury accident.

Police arrived within one minute of the call to find Ryan Penka, age 41, of Hutchison, Kansas, in a vehicle that had left the roadway. Witnesses at the scene described seeing the car northbound on U.S. 77 at a high rate of speed and that the vehicle had left the roadway. It is believed that Penka's vehicle struck a fence and two trees once leaving the roadway.

Penka suffered injuries from the accident and was transported by ambulance to SKC Health for treatment. Penka was later airlifted to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

"At this time, it is believed that the driver suffered a medical emergency that caused his vehicle to leave the roadway,” Police Chief Eric Burr.

The vehicle sustained damage that required it to be towed from the scene.

If you have questions or concerns about this or any ACPD press releases, please contact Police Chief Eric Burr at (620) 441-6601 or email him at eburr@arkcity.org.