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Norwegian Man Rollerblading Across US Hit, Killed by Car in Kansas
The driver told investigators she thought she hit something, and the Saline County attorney will review evidence for possible charges.
- An 82-year-old driver of a Ford Edge SUV has come forward following the fatal hit-and-run death of 24-year-old Norwegian rollerblader Joachim Lanham in Saline County, Kansas.
- Lanham was discovered injured in a ditch near Country Club Road on Sept 5 by an off-duty first responder, then transferred to Salina Regional Health Center before dying at a Wichita hospital on Sept 11.
- Just 40 minutes before the accident, Lanham spoke with his Mum and Dad about his mission's importance. His brother Michael held his hand throughout the week until Lanham passed away, his family said.
- The Saline County Sheriff confirms an ongoing investigation nearly two weeks after the collision. The Saline County Attorney is reviewing evidence to determine what charges, if any, the driver will face.
- According to KSAL, the driver stated she was traveling west on Country Club Road when she thought she hit something. She turned around to check but saw nothing, so she continued home.
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A Norwegian who was trying to cross the United States with skates was hit on a highway during the course. After being hospitalized for days, he did not resist the injuries and died.What happenedJoachim Andrew Lanham, 24, left New York City.
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Norwegian skater rollerblading across US killed after allegedly being struck by 82-year-old driver in Kansas hit and run
Joachim Lanham, a 24-year-old Norwegian rollerblader traveling across the US, died after allegedly being hit by an 82-year-old SUV driver in Kansas.
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