BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities continue to investigate a fatal hit and run accident and are asking the public for help.

Just before 7p.m. Saturday police responded to the 4100 Block of Broadway in Great Bend. An eastbound vehicle hit a woman walking from the Parish Center and left the scene. First responders transported the woman identified on Monday as 90-year-old Rose Younger to a local hospital where she died.

Police had been looking for a pickup and driver who may have been a witness or been involved in the accident. Police reported Monday that they do not believe this woman and vehicle were involved.

Anyone who might have video surveillance in the area is encouraged to contact Great Bend Police.

 

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BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities in Great Bend have located a witness and the vehicle allegedly involved in weekend hit and run accident that killed a 90-year-old woman.

A vehicle hit the woman as she walked in the 4100 Block of Broadway just before 7p.m. Saturday, according to a media release from Great Bend Police.

Authorities were attempting to locate a white female approximately 35-40 years old, medium build and was seen wearing pink scrubs. She was driving a white, early model Chevy or GMC single cab long bed pickup. The base model pickup had a gray or black grill. The woman may have witnessed the crime, according to the release.

Police have not released the name of the victim.