RENO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities continue to investigate a hit and run accident and have made an arrest.
Just after 1a.m. Thursday, the police reported they learned that a man was unconscious on the side of the roadway in the 1200 Block of E 4th Avenue in Hutchinson, according to a social media report.
A vehicle hit the man identified as 51-year-old Jose L. Lopez who was riding a bicycle. Lopez remains hospitalized in critical condition, according to police.
The driver of the vehicle then left the scene. Parts of the suspect vehicle were found at the scene of the collision. Hutchinson Police reported late Thursday located the blue Nissan Altima believed involved in the accident.
On Sunday authorities arrested the alleged driver Taylor Lukone, 19, for attempted 2nd-degree murder.
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Hutchinson Police reported late Thursday they did locate the vehicle believed involved in the hit-and-run accident. They have not located the driver.
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RENO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a hit and run accident.
Just after 1a.m. Thursday, the Reno County Sheriff’s Department reported they learned that a man was unconscious on the side of the roadway in the 1200 Block of E 4th Avenue in Hutchinson, according to a social media report.
A vehicle hit the man who was riding a bicycle and then left the scene. It is believed that the suspect was driving a blue or possible teal green 2002 to 2006 Nissan Altima.
The Altima should have considerable damage to the right front corner, according to the sheriff’s department.
Anyone with information should contact the Hutchinson Police Department
The accident was reported by an anonymous person. If the identity of this person is known please contact the traffic bureau at 620-694-2854 or the Police Department main number at 620- 694-2816
Authorities did not release name of the victim or any additional details.