TOPEKA, Kan. — Topeka police are searching for a driver after a pedestrian was struck and killed in an apparent hit-and-run Sunday night in East Topeka.
Officers were called to the area of SE 6th Avenue and Branner Street at approximately 10 p.m. Sunday, August 30, following a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian.
When officers arrived, they found the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to police, investigators believe the pedestrian was struck by a black passenger car. The driver allegedly left the scene following the collision.
The victim’s identity had not been publicly released as of the latest update.
The Topeka Police Department’s Accident Reconstruction Unit is investigating the fatal crash as officers work to identify the vehicle and driver involved.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have information about the vehicle or driver to contact authorities.
The incident occurred along SE 6th Avenue, a major east-west corridor through Topeka, near its intersection with Branner Street.
No arrest had been announced as of Monday morning.
This Is Topeka will update this story as police release additional information about the victim, suspect vehicle or investigation.
This is a developing story.
