JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred October 9 on Interstate 435 and Metcalf Avenue and asked the public for assistance in locating a white Truck Tractor with silver tank trailer as shown on security cameras.
On Saturday night the Overland Park Police Department reported that after a number of tips from the public, investigators were able to identify the truck. The trucking company and driver are cooperating with the investigation, according to Officer John Lacy.
On the night of the accident, the semi pulled over and stopped westbound Interstate 435 in the area of Antioch Road. After a brief time, the driver continued westbound and then exited to southbound Interstate 35.