DOUGLAS COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Douglas County are investigating a fatal hit and run pedestrian accident and asking the public for help.

The accident on the evening of Friday December 1, occurred near 9th Street and Illinois Street, according to a media release.

Anyone who witnessed the accident, or knows someone who witnessed the accident is asked come forward and contact police at 785-832-7509.

The investigation is nearly complete, however, posts on social media indicate there are potentially some witnesses that may not have come forward.

Police reported 58-year-old Bruce Coburn of Lawrence was hit by the car as he walked along the street. Coburn was an office assistant with the University of Kansas libraries since 1981. He died at the scene.