MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
A Hutchinson man has been arrested following a disturbing incident that left a woman hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle.
According to the Hutchinson Police Department, officers responded at 9:01 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, to the 300 block of East 3rd Avenue after a passing motorist reported a female pedestrian had been hit while walking on the sidewalk.
When officers arrived, they found the injured woman, who was transported to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center with visible injuries.
Investigators quickly identified a suspect known to the victim. Police arrested 41-year-old Jeffrey L. McCaskey of Hutchinson on a charge of Attempted First-Degree Homicide.
Authorities are asking for the public’s help as the investigation continues. Anyone who may have witnessed the disturbance in the area of East 3rd Avenue, or who may have surveillance cameras capturing activity, is urged to contact the Hutchinson Police Department at 620-694-2816, local law enforcement, or Crime Stoppers of Reno County at 800-222-TIPS. Anonymous tips can also be submitted using the P3Tips App or by texting RENOKS to 738477.
Police ask that anyone providing information reference case number 2025-35883.