SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a fatal hit-and-run have arrested a 21-year-old suspect in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that took place on Wednesday night in Wichita.
Just after 9 p.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to the scene of a reported hit-and-run at the intersection of Murdock and Broadway in Wichita, according to a media release. First responders found 57-year-old Daniel Forshey lying in the roadway. Sedgwick County EMS arrived shortly after and pronounced Forshey dead at 9:11 p.m.
The Wichita Police Accident Follow-Up Unit interviewed witnesses and obtained video footage of the suspect vehicle. Initial investigations indicate that Forshey was riding his bicycle eastbound on Murdock when he was struck by a white 2006 Dodge Ram 1500.
After hitting Forshey, the suspect, later identified in the county booking report as 21-year-old Blaine L. Hughes, drove into a Jump Start parking lot before fleeing southbound on Topeka.
In the early morning hours of September 18, patrol officers from the east bureau located the Hughes' truck and took him into custody without incident.
“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.”
This case remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Wichita Police Department Accident Follow-Up Unit 316-350-3685