Crime & Courts

Pedestrian, 70, hospitalized after being hit by vehicle in east Wichita

The Wichita Eagle

Wichita police say a 70-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening in east Wichita.

The man was crossing the intersection at Hillside and Gilbert, near Kellogg, when he was hit around 7:30 p.m., police said. The vehicle was headed north on Hillside.

“The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is under investigation for suspicion of DUI (driving under the influence),” police said on Facebook.

“The investigation is ongoing.”

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Amy Renee Leiker
The Wichita Eagle
Amy Renee Leiker has been reporting for The Wichita Eagle since 2010. She covers crime, courts and breaking news and updates the newspaper’s online databases. She’s a mom of three and loves to read in her non-work time. Reach her at 316-268-6644 or at aleiker@wichitaeagle.com.
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