Jul 01, 2020

RCPD: No charges in reported fatal hit and run crash

Posted Jul 01, 2020 3:40 PM
First responders on the scene of the fatal hit and run -photo Phil Anderson, Marissa Ventrelli | courtesy WIBW TV
First responders on the scene of the fatal hit and run -photo Phil Anderson, Marissa Ventrelli | courtesy WIBW TV

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are no longer seeking the public’s help in identifying the parties involved in a fatal traffic accident in Leonardville on June 19, reported a hit and run, according to officer Josh Kyle.

Just after 4a.m. on June 19, the Riley County Police Department Emergency Dispatch Center received a call from a person stating there was man who was walking, seemed disoriented, and was asking for a ride in the 12900 block of Barton Road.

While officers were traveling to the scene, dispatch received a second call reporting a man had been found dead in the roadway. Investigation revealed the pedestrian, Christopher Day, 38, of Leonardville, died of head trauma associated with being hit by a vehicle.

The Kansas Highway Patrol worked the traffic accident while the RCPD simultaneously conducted a criminal investigation.

No criminal charges are anticipated at this time.

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RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are asking for help after a man was struck by a vehicle and killed Friday morning near Leonardville, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Just after 4a.m., the Riley County Police Department Emergency Dispatch Center received a call from a person stating there was man who was walking, seemed disoriented, and was asking for a ride in the 12900 block of Barton Road.

While officers were traveling to the scene, dispatch received a second call reporting a man had been found dead in the roadway. Investigation revealed the pedestrian, Christopher Day, 38, of Leonardville, died of head trauma associated with being hit by a vehicle.

Police are asking the public contact RCPD if you have any information on vehicles driving through the area between 4:10 - 4:23 Friday morning.

You can contact RCPD by calling (785) 537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.00.

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RILEY COUNTY —The 12900 block of Barton Road is closed both directions while emergency crews work a fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian crash, according to the Riley County Police Department.

The crash was reported just after 4a.m. Friday. Please find an alternate route.