Wichita police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that took place Wednesday night in Midtown at the intersection of Murdock & Broadway.
At about 9:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the scene of a reported hit-and-run; they found 57-year-old Daniel Forshey lying in the roadway. Sedgwick County EMS arrived shortly after, pronouncing the victim deceased at 9:11 p.m.
The Wichita Police Accident Follow-Up Unit interviewed witnesses and obtained video footage of the suspect's vehicle. Initial investigations indicate Forshey was riding his bicycle east-bound on Murdock when he was struck by a white 2006 Dodge Ram 1500.
After hitting Forshey, the suspect drove into a Jump Start parking lot before fleeing south-bound on Topeka.
In the early morning hours Thursday, patrol officers from the east bureau located the suspect's truck, and the suspect was taken into custody.
“This was a heartbreaking tragedy. Mr. Forshey was simply riding his bicycle when his life was taken by a driver who chose to flee rather than stop and help,” said Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan. “To the Forshey family, our hearts are with you. To those who think they can run from responsibility: Know this, we will use every resource, every tool, and every piece of technology available to find you. Thanks to video evidence and the relentless work of our officers, we quickly identified the suspect, located him, and placed him in custody. Leaving the scene of an accident is not only unacceptable, it is inexcusable, and you will be held accountable.”