Norwegian rollerblader Joachim Lanham dies after hit-and-run in Kansas
The 24-year-old was struck by an 82-year-old driver on day 22 of his cross-country journey; the driver initially left the scene.
What to know
- A 24-year-old Norwegian rollerblader attempting a cross-country journey was struck by an 82-year-old woman's SUV in Kansas on September 5 and died six days later from his injuries.
- The driver initially left the scene after the collision, believing she had hit something but finding nothing when she checked; she returned hours later after noticing damage to her vehicle.
- The case has been referred to the Saline County Attorney's Office to determine whether criminal charges will be filed against the driver.
“We as his family are so thankful for all the support you have given him on his wild adventures.”
Lanham's family, Family · Instagram (via NY Post) ↗
Joachim Lanham Norwegian rollerblader, 2482-year-old female driver SUV driver, suspectSaline County Sheriff's Office Investigating law enforcementSaline County Attorney's Office Prosecutor
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Death and hit-and-run details emerge publicly
The Wichita Eagle and NY Post report on the incident and Lanham's death. The case has been handed over to the Saline County Attorney's Office to determine whether the 82-year-old driver will face charges.
“She knew she struck something. She just wasn't sure what.”
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Lanham dies from injuries after six days in medically induced coma — Lanham was transferred to intensive care at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita after being found. He spent six days in a medically induced coma before dying from his injuries. His family said his brother Michael was with him throughout his final week.
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Lanham shares video 40 minutes before crash — Just before the collision, Lanham posted a video rollerblading on Kansas roads, writing about the intense heat and his determination to continue his mission despite the weather.
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Driver leaves scene; later returns after noticing vehicle damage — The 82-year-old driver initially believed she had hit something but saw nothing when she checked the area, so she continued home. Once there, she noticed damage to her SUV and called a friend, who returned to the scene with her. Sheriff's Lt. Scott Trembley said, "She knew she struck something. She just wasn't sure what."
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Joachim Lanham struck by SUV on Kansas road — The 24-year-old Norwegian rollerblader was hit by an 82-year-old woman driving a 2013 Ford Edge SUV on Country Club Road in Salina, Kansas, on day 22 of his cross-country journey. An off-duty first responder found him critically injured in a roadside ditch about 175 miles outside Kansas City.
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