Aug 22, 2023

KHP: Teen driver accused of hit-and-run that killed Kansas man

Posted Aug 22, 2023 1:00 PM
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CHEROKEE COUNTY—The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred just after 11:30p.m. Saturday in Cherokee County and after asking the public for help have successfuly located the truck and driver involved.

According to the KHP, a light colored, maroon or red 2017 or 2018 Ford Raptor truck driven by Rocco H. Joseph, 17, Joplin, Missouri,  was eastbound on Kansas 66 on the west edge of the city of Galena and struck a pedestrian identified as Gary Wayne Laturner, 60, Galena, The KHP did release details on possible charges.