Aug 12, 2023

Kansas man dies after hit-and-run accident

Posted Aug 12, 2023 11:00 PM

JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal hit and run accident that occurred just before 2:30a.m. Saturday in Johnson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported an unknown vehicle was southbound on Interstate 35 just north of Santa Fe.

The vehicle struck a pedestrian identified as 27-year-old Maxwell Michael  Pozek of Lenexa and didn't stop. Pozek was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Johnson County Medical Examiner's office. The KHP reported no additional details.