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Kansas man killed in hit and run highway crash

US Highway 50 at Stafford, the site of Tuesday night's accident
US Highway 50 at Stafford, the site of Tuesday night’s accident

A 39-year-old Wichita man was killed in a hit and run accident in Stafford County Tuesday evening.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol Christopher L. Burton-Scott of Wichita worked for a tow company and was out securing a disabled tour bus to a trailer with safety chains on US 50 at mile marker 201, 2/10 of mile west of Stafford.

An unknown westbound vehicle hit him as he was standing along the fog line at the rear of the trailer. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are asking for help with details on the accident. If you can help, call the Kansas Highway Patrol  316-744-0451.

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