Topeka, KS : 91-year-old man killed Monday afternoon during police chase in Wichita on Monday, 24th October 2016

A 91-year-old man was killed Monday afternoon in a two-car crash during a police chase in Wichita, authorities said.

The crash occurred when a car being pursued ran a red light and struck another vehicle.

The victim was identified as James L. Dexter, of Wichita.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 12:12 p.m. Monday at 21st and Arkansas in Wichita.

The patrol’s crash log indicated Dexter was driving a 2008 Ford Fusion south on Arkansas Avenue when his vehicle was struck by a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta that was eastbound on 21st.

The patrol said the Volkswagen, which was driven by 18-year-old Alex Davis of Arkansas City, ran a traffic light during the pursuit.

Dexter was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, where he was pronounced dead. He was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, the patrol said.

Davis wasn’t injured. The patrol said he was wearing a seat belt.

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91-year-old man killed Monday afternoon during police chase in Wichita