SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas police officer has been charged with felony aggravated battery for a two-vehicle accident while responding to a 911 call on March 16, according to a media release.

Just after 10:38 p.m. on March 16, a citizen called 911 to report a burglary in progress. Wichita police officer Samuel Dugo and other officers responded. As Dugo  approached the intersection of Pine and Broadway in downtown Wichita, a motorist driving a Ford Ranger pickup pulled out from a stop sign and attempted to cross the intersection.

Dugo was driving a WPD Chevy Tahoe. The two vehicles collided in the intersection. The 71-year-old motorist was ejected from his vehicle and suffered severe injuries.

The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) investigated the collision and determined Dugo was travelling at 79 mph and did not use his emergency lights or sirens. The posted speed limit was 30 mph.

On June 19, the case was presented to District Attorney Marc Bennett. Dugo was charged with one count of aggravated battery (recklessly causing great bodily harm.)

Dugo has been with the department since 2016. He has been on unpaid leave since June.