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Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run on Fourth of July in Overland Park

By Alyssa Mueller,

2 days ago

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — One man has died after a hit-and-run crash in Overland Park on the Fourth of July.

Around 11:00 p.m., the Overland Park Police Department responded to W 95th and Hadley for a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian.

According to police, a pedestrian was walking eastbound on the sidewalk on W 95th Street. On a private drive, the pedestrian crossed the road and was hit by a car.

The pedestrian was identified as Joshua Willet, a 36-year-old.

The driver of the car left the scene of the crash. The pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries.

The driver of the car later turned himself in and is now cooperating with the investigation. If you have any information regarding the crash, call 913-890-1437.

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