Dec 12, 2024

Police ID victim in fatal Kansas hit-and-run

Posted Dec 12, 2024 10:00 PM
First responders near the scene of the incident-photo courtesy KWCH
First responders near the scene of the incident-photo courtesy KWCH

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a fatal hit-and-run have identified the victim as 48-year-old Christian Zelenka from Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.

Just before 6p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian at Mt Vernon and Washington in Wichita, according to Rebolledo.

First responders found Zelenka who had been struck by a vehicle. The vehicle, described as a possible gray sedan, fled the scene. Zelenka was pronounced deceased at the scene.

This incident remains under active investigation. Anyone with information regarding this collision is urged to contact investigators at 316-268-4407. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111