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24-Year-Old Attempting to Rollerblade Across the Entire US Killed in Hit-and-Run

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.
  • On Sept 5, an off-duty first responder discovered Lanham injured in a ditch near Country Club Road. He died at a Wichita hospital on Sept 11, nearly a week after the collision.
  • Family members said Lanham spoke with his Mum and Dad 40 minutes before the accident, discussing his passion for long-distance rollerblading. His brother Michael held his hand throughout the week until he passed.
  • The Saline County Sheriff confirms an ongoing investigation into the incident. The Saline County Attorney will review 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 the area, then continued her journey home.
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24-year-old attempting to rollerblade across the entire US killed in hit-and-run

A Norwegian man rollerblading from New York to Los Angeles was killed after being hit by an SUV near Salina, Kansas, officials said.

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KWCH12 Wichita News broke the news on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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