SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal Saturday morning accident have identified the victim as 44-year-old John Eyster of Wichita.
Just after 12:20 a.m. Saturday, officers contacted the suspect who was driving erratically in the 100 block of South Woodlawn Court, according to officer Paul Cruz.
Upon arrival, they discovered the driver, a 28-year-old female, struck Eyster with her 2006 Nissan Maxima at the intersection of Ridgewood Drive and Douglas. EMS arrived on scene and pronounced Eyster dead at the scene.
The investigation revealed the 28-year-old suspect was traveling on Douglas when she struck Eyster as she crossed the intersection of Ridgewood and Douglas. The suspect continued driving and was contacted by officers in the area. Alcohol is believed to be a factor.