UPDATE:
Riley County police said Saturday morning that they have spoken with both people from both vehicles.
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Riley County police said Friday that are working with KHP to identify and speak to the drivers of vehicles which may have stopped at the scene of the fatal pedestrian crash near Leonardville Friday morning between 4:10 am -4:25 am
• A Red Peterbuilt Semi
• A late 90s model White Ford Explorer
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RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are asking for help after a man was struck by a vehicle and killed Friday morning near Leonardville, according to the Riley County Police Department.
Just after 4a.m., the Riley County Police Department Emergency Dispatch Center received a call from a person stating there was man who was walking, seemed disoriented, and was asking for a ride in the 12900 block of Barton Road.
While officers were traveling to the scene, dispatch received a second call reporting a man had been found dead in the roadway. Investigation revealed the pedestrian, Christopher Day, 38, of Leonardville, died of head trauma associated with being hit by a vehicle.
Police are asking the public contact RCPD if you have any information on vehicles driving through the area between 4:10 - 4:23 Friday morning.
You can contact RCPD by calling (785) 537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.00.