Local man dies in hit-and-run in north Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Law enforcement has released new information Thursday after a man was found dead in an area in north Topeka.

Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka said the suspicious death victim has been identified as Dalton K. Thomas, 31, of Topeka. His death is now under investigation as a hit-and-run.

Police were called around 6:45 a.m. on Dec. 13 to an area near the intersection of Northwest Topeka Boulevard and Northwest Elm Row. Officers arriving at the scene located a man suffering from life-threatening injuries who was later declared dead. Investigators announced the incident would be investigated as a suspicious death.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the TPD by sending an email to telltpd@topeka.org or call 785-368-9400. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007. You can also make anonymous tips online.

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