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Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - A 79-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a fire truck.Police said Wichita Fire Department Engine 20 was driving with emergency lights and sirens activated when a black Honda CRV driven by the 79-year-old man entered an intersection the fire truck was crossing. The crash caused the vehicles to hit another vehicle, a black Dodge Ram.The 79-year-old man died at the hospital. He was identified by police as James Mattson of Wichita.The driver of the Dodge Ram was not hurt, nor were the four firefighters inside the fire truck.The WPD Critical Accident Team will investigate the crash.
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