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KU Student Elsa McGrain, 20, Identified in Fatal Lawrence Hit-and-Run

Deputies seek tips after releasing an image of a light-colored truck seen near E 1500 Road around 6 p.m.

Overview

  • McGrain, a KU pre-medicine student from Omaha, was out for a run in the 1700 block of E 1500 Road around 6 p.m. Thursday.
  • Investigators say a vehicle hit her and the driver left the scene, classifying the case as a suspected hit-and-run.
  • A passerby found her along the roadside at about 3:35 a.m. Friday, and deputies pronounced her dead at the scene.
  • The sheriff's office released an image of a white or light-colored truck that was in the area at the time and is pursuing leads.
  • Anyone who was nearby between 5:45 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday is asked to call 785-393-5845 or Douglas County Crime Stoppers at 785-843-8477.