SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal hit and run and asking the public for help with information.
Just before 9p.m. Wednesday, police responded to an injury, hit and run accident at 27th and Arkansas in Wichita, according to Captain Brent Allred.
At the scene, first responders located 56-year-old Harold Long of Wichita in the street unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Allred.
Investigators determined Long was walking east across Arkansas Street when a southbound black or dark colored Chevy Tahoe him him and left the scene.
The vehicle probably has some front end damage, according to Allred.
This is the third hit and run crash in Wichita this week. Investigators identified and have spoken to the driver of a 1993 Chevy van that struck a woman at 21st and Wellington on August 31, according to Allred. Police have not made an arrest.
Police are also continue to investigating the hit and run that occurred August 2 at 900 West 29th Street South in Wichita, according to Allred. Police are asking that anyone that may have information on these incidents or who where in the areas contact authorities.
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SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a hit and run accident that sent a woman to a hospital with critical injuries.
Just after 8:30 p.m. Monday, police responded to a hit and run involving a pedestrian at 21st and Wellington in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.
Upon arrival, officers located a 54-year-old woman in the roadway in critical condition. EMS transported her to an area hospital for medical treatment and and she remains hospitalized, according to Davidson.
The investigation revealed a white 1993 Chevy Van was traveling east on 21st Street North and struck the woman who was crossing 21st on Wellington from the north to the south. The driver then fled the scene.
Officers later located the van unoccupied at 13th and Waco in the parking lot of business.
If anyone has any information on this case, they can contact WPD accident investigators at 316-350-3685, the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282, or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.