UPDATE: The Wichita Police Department (WPD) has made an arrest in connection to a fatal motorcycle crash that happened on Monday night.The Wichita Police Department (WPD) is investigating a motorcycle vs pedestrian collision that fatally injured a woman, 48, from Wichita.
Police say the suspect, a Valley Center man, turned himself in on Tuesday. He was arrested on suspicion of failure to stop at an accident, no valid driver’s license, and second-degree unintentional but reckless murder.
Original Story:
The Wichita Police Department (WPD) is investigating a motorcycle vs pedestrian collision that fatally injured a woman, 48, from Wichita.
It happened at around 7:15 p.m. Monday evening. Officers were sent to 11th and Broadway for an injury hit-and-run collision. They located the woman lying in the street unresponsive. She was transported to an area hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.
During the investigation, officers learned the woman was struck by a black dirt bike while crossing the street. After the collision, the driver of the motorcycle left the scene northbound on Broadway.
The WPD is asking the public that if you have any information on this case or can identify the person that they would like to speak with, please contact Detective Nelson at 316-350-3686, Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111, or See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282
