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Our hearts go out to her family and friends. This is an incredibly tragic situation.

Or please call Douglas County Crime Stoppers, 785-843-TIPS (8477), and leave your contact information.

See the accompanying photo of the white- or light-colored truck. At this time, the Sheriff’s Office asks anyone who might have been in the area between 5:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday and has potential information to call DGSO Det. Lance Flachsbarth, 785-393-5845.

Deputies believe she had been running in the area before she was struck by a vehicle. Pending notification of family members, further details will not be released at this time. Detectives are following leads regarding a suspected driver of the vehicle involved. (cont.)

When deputies responded, they determined the person had died. Deputies as of Friday morning have determined the person was struck around 6 p.m. Thursday. Upon processing the scene, deputies were able to identify the person who died as a 20-year-old Lawrence woman. (cont.)

Deputies are investigating a fatality crash that involved a pedestrian and occurred Thursday evening just north of Lawrence in the 1700 block of E 1500 Road. A passerby notified dispatchers at 3:35 a.m. Friday upon finding a person near the road. (cont)

One day later, all the cards from Sunflower Elementary students still overwhelm us. Thank you again to all students and staff for showing their support to the Sheriff's Office and those who work in public service jobs. https://t.co/PrmFCkcvsW

Sunflower Elementary invited the Sheriff's Office and others who work in public service jobs to their parade to kick off November, which is celebrated as National Gratitude Month. The students in all grades overwhelmed us with encouraging signs, cards, high-fives and hugs!

Kansas has 303 traffic crash fatalities in 2025 as of 11/04/2025. This is an 7.45% increase compared to the same date in 2024. These are preliminary numbers which can change based on trauma and investigation outcomes.

On the "View from 100" podcast, Jessica Glendening, chief public defender in Douglas County, explains the public defender system and how they are appointed. Full episode: https://t.co/D20C4rvTyV YouTube: https://t.co/lLi9I9jgLq

The "View from 100" podcast is back. In "Episode 07: Cases & Compassion," Sheriff Armbrister interviews Jessica Glendening, chief public defender in Douglas County. Listen on your favorite podcast app: https://t.co/D20C4rvTyV Or watch on YouTube: https://t.co/G9ypZZR1rm

Good luck to the Jayhawks in opening the regular season. #kubball

The latest newsletter from Douglas County shares details about the Drug Take Back Day results, updates to the deer list, the dive team's cleanup efforts at Lone Star Lake and the progress on the new Public Safety Building's construction. https://t.co/qZqEirDCbD

Experts warn drivers to be extra vigilant because the change to standard time, combined with seasonal weather shifts, raises the risk of hazards on the road. Read more: https://t.co/ege17UtS8W

The KS POP portal offers helpful information, resources and a clear path on Civil Protection Orders (from abuse, stalking, sexual assault and human trafficking). https://t.co/U1yV4ULV13

Don't forget that daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, so clocks will fall back one hour. Make sure to set your clocks back an hour before bed. While you're changing things, go ahead and change the batteries in your smoke alarms as well.

Thanks to those who came to trick or treat on Friday at the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center.

Check out the newly designed website for Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County: https://t.co/auxhFtgkJm It is a new look for a longtime organization that helps law enforcement by offering an anonymous tip line. You can submit tips online or call 785-843-TIPS (8477).

Perry-Lecompton Elementary School invited deputies to school Wednesday afternoon as part of Red Ribbon Week, which focuses on providing a safe and healthy environment and educates students about drug-free choices. Lts. Jurgensmeier and Robertson showed students a patrol vehicle.

The Daughters of the American Revolution Betty Washington Chapter dropped of these treats for deputies and corrections officers as part of National First Responders Day. We were very grateful for the community support.