Kansas Highway Patrol release:
The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking public assistance -in connection with a hit-and-run incident. They have announced via social media that are seeking your help as they face challenges in locating the driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Wednesday, October 4th at approximately 5:03 p.m. on eastbound I-70 milepost 295, just as traffic was entering a construction zone. The location is near the southwest side of Junction City.
**Vehicle 1 Description:- White 2005-2007 Ford F-250 crew cab.- Gold bottom section.- Believed to have a black hood.- Equipped with a black Ranch Hand style brush guard on the front.- Missing or damaged driver side taillight.- Lifted one-three inches over stock configuration.- Tinted windows.- Possible Florida tag with the first letter being G.
Driver Description:- Believed to be a man with a beard. After the crash, the driver of the vehicle fled the scene, leaving behind a seriously injured driver of a second vehicle and their two-year-old daughter, thankfully uninjured. Locating this driver and vehicle presents a significant challenge. They could be a passing motorist or potentially someone who lives or frequently travels through the local area. KHP urges anyone with any information about this incident or the whereabouts of Vehicle 1 to come forward. Your information could be the key to resolving this case and ensuring safer roads for all. Please share this post to help us spread the word, and if you have any information, don't hesitate to contact KHP dispatch at 785-827-4437. T