Wichita, KS (August 19, 2024) – On Sunday, August 18, a cyclist was killed after a hit-and-run accident in the Wichita area. The deadly crash was reported at the 2400 block of N. Hoover Street. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene after being notified of the victim lying on the roadway.
When officials arrived, they found a 43-year-old man unresponsive on the road. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. It was later revealed that the man was riding an electric bike traveling northbound when he was hit by an oncoming motorist. The at-fault driver fled the scene without providing aid to the involved party. The identity of the deceased has been withheld. No further information on the deadly accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Deadly Hit-&-Run Crashes in Kansas
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), hit-and-run crashes have become extremely common in the United States. In Kansas, there are roughly nine hit-and-run fatalities annually, or roughly three fatalities for every 10 billion miles driven. According to the 2021 Kansas Traffic Crash Facts Book, 6,719 hit-and-run crashes in a recent year resulted in $605,709,237 worth of property damage. There are thousands of fatal hit-and-run collisions on American highways every year. You need to be ready to pursue a strong compensation claim following a major crash.
A deadly collision is never easy to manage on your own. You must work on a strong wrongful death claim with the help of a skilled Wichita wrongful death lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is ready to get to work on your case and fight for your full recovery. We can answer any questions that you may have about your legal rights during a free initial consultation. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your claim.
