DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a fatal hit-and-run and asking the public for help to identify a vehicle.
The incident involving a pedestrian occurred Thursday evening just north of Lawrence in the 1700 block of E 1500 Road, according to Sheriff's Department Spokesman Officer George Diepenbrock.
A passerby notified dispatchers at 3:35 a.m. Friday upon finding a person near the road. When deputies responded, they determined the person had died. Deputies have determined the person was struck around 6 p.m. Thursday.
Upon processing the scene, deputies were able to identify the person who died as a 20-year-old Lawrence woman. Deputies believe she had been running in the area before she was struck by a vehicle.
Detectives are following leads regarding a suspected driver of the vehicle involved. The sheriff's office did not release the name of the victim.
At this time, the Sheriff’s Office asks anyone who might have been in the area between 5:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday and has potential information to call DGSO Det. Lance Flachsbarth, 785-393-5845, or Douglas County Crime Stoppers, 785-843-TIPS (8477), and leave your contact information.