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SPJ member in critical condition

We're sad to report that SPJ member Alana Rocha, a reporter for KWCH, Ch. 12 in Wichita, Kan., is in critical condition following a traffic accident early Saturday morning.

A man suspected of driving while intoxicated crashed into a car driven by Rocha, 24. Police say the man was trying to elude patrol officers when he blew through a stoplight and struck Rocha's car. The man was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital and released.

Rocha had entertained a job candidate for an opening at KWCH and was driving home when the accident happened.

SPJ Region 7 Director Ron Sylvester, a staff writer at The Wichita Eagle, is keeping us posted. If you'd like to offer support or assistance for Alana Rocha, please contact him at rsylvester@spj.org.
Published Wednesday, February 28, 2007 3:07 PM by christinetatum
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Tuesday, March 06, 2007 5:35 PM by christinetatum
An update about Alana Rocha, who is set to turn 25 this week:
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Alana is out of her coma and is breathing on her own. She's blinking to communicate with family and friends.
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From: Miller, Joseph E.
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 4:51 PM
To: KWCH KBS Broadcast
Subject: Alana Rocha Fund
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"... We have set up a fund for Alana
with Intrust Bank to provide financial assistance to her and her family. If you or someone you know would like to contribute to the fund, here is the information you need:
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"Send checks made payable to the Alana Rocha
Gift Fund, and mail them to:
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Alana Rocha Gift Fund
c/o Intrust Bank
P. O. Box 1
Wichita, KS 67201-5001
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Please feel free to share this information with others outside the
station, who might be interested in contributing as well. Thank you for continuing to support Alana as she recovers from her accident.
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Joe Miller, Controller
KWCH-TV, KBSD-TV, KBSH-TV, KBSL-TV
2815 E. 37th Street North
Wichita, KS 67219
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