A tragic hit-and-run accident in Lawrence has claimed the life of a 20-year-old KU student from Omaha. The victim was identified as a pre-med student who was struck while running. Authorities are actively searching for the driver responsible for this fatal incident. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the suspect, who remains at large. Family and friends remember the victim as a genuine and kind individual. The investigation continues as detectives seek more information regarding the circumstances of the crash.