Wichita police seek help identifying man killed in 1986 traffic collision

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department and the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who was killed in a traffic collision in 1986.

WPD said the accident happened in the early morning hours of August 29, 1986. The man was walking on West Kellogg, near Seneca, when he was struck by a vehicle and killed.

The man is described as a being about 30 years old, 5’10 ½” tall, 175 lbs, with a scar on his left knee, and a scar on his forehead in his hairline.

He was wearing white tennis shoes, blue jeans, a yellow t-shirt screen printed “NORTHEAST COMMUNITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST – PEOPLE TO BELONG TO”, a long-sleeved brown flannel shirt, and a dark green and white alpine style sweater.

The police department shared a picture of the man, which does include some digital enhancements, along with a photo of the patterned sweater the man was wearing at the time of his death.

If you believe you know who he is, please contact Detective Anna Owen 316-268-4185 or aowen@wichita.gov.

Involved case numbers:

• Wichita Police Department: W62794, W62795, 25C511661
• Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center: 18-11-1131, 11-02050