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WICHITA, Kan. – A 41-year-old man was tragically killed in a suspected hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning, June 14, 2025.
The incident occurred on the eastbound on-ramp to Kellogg Drive from Tyler Road, a location that connects residential and commercial areas to the busy U.S. Highway 54 corridor.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after 12:46 a.m., responding to reports of a person lying injured on the road.
Victim Found with Fatal Head Injuries
Upon arrival, officers with the Wichita Police Department discovered the victim suffering from severe head trauma.
Life-saving measures were not possible, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
According to authorities, early evidence at the site indicates that the man was struck by a moving vehicle, which then left the scene without stopping or rendering aid, as required by Kansas law.
Vehicle Fled Before Police Arrived
Detectives investigating the crash believe that the driver responsible for the incident fled the area immediately, leaving no vehicle or suspect behind.
So far, no witnesses have come forward to provide a description of the car or driver, and no surveillance footage has been publicly released.
Police have not yet determined whether the victim was walking on the ramp, crossing it, or possibly lying on the road at the time of the collision. Investigators are currently working to piece together the exact sequence of events that led to the fatality.
Ongoing Investigation by Wichita Police
The case remains open and under active investigation. Officers from the Wichita Police Department’s Accident Reconstruction Unit and Major Crimes Team are continuing to gather physical evidence, canvass the area, and speak to potential witnesses.
Authorities are urging drivers in the area to check their dashcam footage, especially if they were traveling near Tyler Road and the Kellogg on-ramp in the early morning hours of June 14.
How the Community Can Help
Police are making a public appeal for information. Anyone who may have been in the vicinity or has any details—no matter how minor—related to the incident is encouraged to come forward.
Members of the public can:
- Call Wichita Police Detectives directly at (316) 350-3672
- Submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at (316) 267-2111
Tips can be submitted confidentially, and individuals providing useful leads may be eligible for a cash reward through Crime Stoppers.
The death of a 41-year-old man in a suspected hit-and-run on the Kellogg Drive on-ramp from Tyler Road has left Wichita residents in shock.
As authorities continue their investigation, the Wichita Police Department is urging anyone with information—no matter how small—to help bring justice and closure to the victim’s family.
Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime, and the community’s help is vital in holding the responsible driver accountable.