One woman dead after hit-and-run on Friday night. WPD asking for public’s help

A hit-and-run crash left one woman dead Friday night in west Wichita

Wichita Police officers responded to an incident in the 3400 block of West Taft that involved one vehicle and one pedestrian at about 11:23 p.m., the department said in a Saturday afternoon press release. When officers arrived, they found a 38-year-old woman in critical condition. The woman was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

The vehicle involved, which is described as a white SUV and could have front-end damage, has not been found, the WPD said.

The department is requesting the public’s help in finding the vehicle. Anyone with information can call 316-350-3672 or anonymously at 316-267-2111.

Lindsay Smith

The Wichita Eagle

Lindsay Smith is a suburban news reporter for the Wichita Eagle, covering the communities of Andover, Bel Aire, Derby, Haysville and Kechi. She has been on The Eagle staff since 2022 and was the service journalism reporter for three years. She has a degree in communications with an emphasis in journalism from Wichita State, where she was editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Sunflower, for two years. You can reach her via email at lsmith@wichitaeagle.com.