SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in the August 25 fatal hit-and-run crash made his first court appearance Tuesday.
Jesus Manuel Olave, Jr., 31 of Wichita, was charged with felony leaving the scene of an accident and for no valid driver’s license, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
At 11:30 p.m. August 25, police were dispatched to a fatal accident at the intersection of 47th Street South and South Hydraulic Avenue in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.
The investigation revealed a black SUV was eastbound on 47th Street South. The SUV then turned north onto Hydraulic Avenue and struck a westbound 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by 37-year-old Kenneth M. Ballinger of Derby.
EMS pronounced Ballinger dead at the scene from his injuries. The driver of the black SUV later identified as Olave, Jr., fled the scene. According to Sedgwick County booking records, police arrested and booked him into jail on the evening of August 26.
His next scheduled court appearance is September 16. He remains in jail on a $250,000 bond, according to the district attorney.
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SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a hit and run accident that fatally injured 37-year-old Kenneth M. Ballinger of Derby.
At approximately 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to a fatal accident at the intersection of 47th Street South and South Hydraulic Avenue, according to Officer Charley Davidson.
The investigation revealed a black SUV was eastbound on 47th Street South. The SUV then turned north onto Hydraulic Avenue and struck a westbound 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Ballinger.
He died from his injuries. The driver of the black SUV fled the scene. Police have not located the driver. The SUV may have damage to the front right corner.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact WPD detectives at 316-268-4407, See Something Say Something at 316 519-2282 or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.