Overview
- Officers say a two-vehicle crash at 6:06 p.m. at 5400 South and Redwood Road preceded the hit-and-run that fatally struck the rider at 5400 South and Warrior Way.
- A witness followed the suspect vehicle into a neighborhood, photographed the driver switching cars, and directed police who took a man into custody near 6200 South and Redwood Road.
- Booking records list Kilgore, 48, held without bail on multiple counts including automobile homicide, with formal case details pending.
- Investigators are examining possible impairment after officers reported slurred speech and the odor of alcohol and noted the suspect allegedly consumed vodka hours earlier.
- An affidavit says the suspect vehicle was a Chevrolet Avalanche that left its bumper at the scene, while 5400 South was closed and no other injuries were reported.