JOHNSON COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 11p.m. Thursday in Johnson County.
A pedestrian identified as 36-year-old Joshua Willet was walking eastbound on the sidewalk on W 95th Street east of Hadley Street, according to Officer John Lacy.
At a private drive, the Willet entered the roadway edge and was struck by a passing vehicle. The driver of vehicle left the scene of the crash. EMS transported Willet to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of vehicle later contacted Overland Park Police and is cooperating with the investigation.
At this time the crash is under investigation by the Traffic Safety Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident please call 913-890-1437.Prepared by: J. Lacy #653Police Public Information Officer