SEDGWICK COUNTY—A man charged in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist was back in court Wednesday for an arraignment hearing.
Christopher Johnson, 23, plead not guilty to a charge of felony hit-and-run before Judge Eric Williams, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. He will face a jury trial in October.
In August of 2024, police responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and an electric bicycle at 2400 N. Hoover in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.
First responders found 43-year-old Thomas Doyle of Wichita who was riding the bike unresponsive. Thomas was later pronounced deceased at the scene by Sedgwick County EMS.
Investigators determined Doyle was northbound on Hoover when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Johnsaon that then continued driving north.
On August 22, police arrested Johnson on felony allegations, according to Sedgwick County booking records. He bonded out of jail the following day.