Nov 12, 2024

Kansas woman injured after I-70 hit-and-run crash

Posted Nov 12, 2024 8:00 PM

GEARY COUNTY—One person was injured in a hit-and-run collision that occurred just before 6a.m. Tuesday in Geary County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported an unknown vehicle was westbound on Interstate 70 near the U.S. 77 exit.  The vehicle, described as possibly a Nissan, rear-ended a 2005 Dodge Neon driven by 38-year-old Christina L. Murphy of Junction City.  After impact the Dodge traveled off the road and struck a tree.

The other vehicle fled the scene.  EMS transported Murphy to Stormont Vail Health-Flint Hills Campus.  She was properly restrained, according to the KHP.