SHAWNEE COUNTY —A Kansas teen is under investigation in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash.
Just before 6p.m. Saturday police responded to a hit-and-run injury accident call at the intersection of NW Topeka Boulevard and NW Paramore Streets in Topeka, according to Police LT. Ron Ekis. The accident involved a vehicle and pedestrian.
The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.
During investigation of this incident, police identified Sultan Y. Andemichael, 18, Topeka, as a suspect. Andemichael was located and transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. He is being held on requested charges of Involuntary manslaughter; Interference with LEO; Conceal/alter/destroy evidence in felony case and Failure to stop accident resulting in death.