Pedestrian injured; Police look for hit-and-run driver
Originally published 02:13 p.m., May 29, 2008
Updated 02:13 p.m., May 29, 2008
Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian early Monday morning, then left the scene of the incident.
Deputy Chief Mike Williams said that the incident happened around 4 a.m. Monday in the parking lot of the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, 1701 Wheeler St.
The name of the victim, a male, is not available, Williams said. He also did not release a description of the vehicle or driver.
The man apparently first went for help at a nearby building, according to an outside source who asked not to be identified. The man was obviously injured and bleeding. Occupants of the building called for an ambulance. He initially was taken to Newman Regional Health by Emporia-Lyon County Ambulance personnel.
“He was moved from this location to another location,” Williams said.
Information about the victim’s condition is not being made available to local police.
“Can you believe they won’t tell me?” Williams asked rhetorically.
Police are investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the Emporia Police Department, 343-4220, or Emporia Crime Stoppers, 342-CARE.
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