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Law enforcement investigating Wednesday fatal hit-and-run
Authorities searching for Chevy S-10
Hit-and-run
Law enforcement and medical personnel are on the scene of a fatal hit-and-run that occurred Wednesday evening at 6:40 p.m. at 2nd Street and Chisholm Trail just east of the Great Bend city limits.

GB law enforcement still searching for vehicle in Wednesday fatal hit-and-run

 

Great Bend law enforcement are still searching for a vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident Wednesday evening. An official lookout has been issued for a dark blue Chevy S-10 pickup with heavy front-end damage.

On Wednesday at approximately 6:42 p.m., Great Bend Police responded to a report of an injury accident at 111 Chisholm Trail St. Barton County Sheriff’s deputies were also summoned and found a person deceased at the scene. 

The driver of the suspect vehicle had left the scene, BTSO reported. Authorities began a search of the area that continued for several hours. Authorities also checked video cameras from several area businesses and then issued the look-out notice. 

Sheriff Brian Bellendir noted that the investigation is active and more details will be released as they become available.

UPDATE:

Name of hit-and-run victim identified, search for suspect vehicle continues

 

The Barton County Sheriff’s Office has released more details regarding Wednesday’s fatality hit-and-run in Great Bend:

The victim has been identified as Curtis Scott Cregger, 58, who lived in the immediate area.

BCSO noted that upon arrival at the scene, officers immediately began CPR as well as other lifesaving measures. Cregger was transported to University of Kansas Health System – Great Bend campus, where he was pronounced deceased.

Law enforcement is investigating the incident as a possible homicide.

“Investigation at the scene, as well as witness statements, indicate the possibility that this was an intentional act,” noted Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir. “The Sheriff’s Office is investigating this as a homicide.”

“We are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the suspect vehicle described as a smaller extended cab pickup dark in color. This vehicle is described as being older, possibly late 1990s or 2000s model. The vehicle may have front end damage.

“Anyone with information is urged to contact the Barton County Sheriff’s Office at 620-793-1876. We prefer you contact the Sheriff’s Office directly, but if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 620-792-1300.”