Jan 13, 2020

Police ID motorcycle rider who died in Kansas hit and run

Posted Jan 13, 2020 9:10 PM
Sunday fatal hit and run accident scene photo courtesy KWCH
Sunday fatal hit and run accident scene photo courtesy KWCH

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal hit and run accident and have identified the victim.

Just before 7p.m. Sunday, police responded to an injury accident in the eastbound lanes of east Kellogg near Hydraulic in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson. They found 22-year-old Lamont McClary with critical injuries. He died at the scene.

The investigation revealed McClary was riding a motorcycle east on Kellogg when it stalled.  A 2007 Chrysler Pacifica struck the motorcycle and McClary was ejected. The driver of Chrysler and passengers abandoned the vehicle and ran, according to Davidson.

Anyone who might have information on the case is asked to contact police.