Aaron Matej, 36, struck and killed by hit-and-run pickup driver at 13th and 183rd in Goddard, Kansas

Modified Date: 
Tue, 05/21/2019 - 3:25pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, June 14, 2015

Victim identified in Sedgwick County hit and run fatality

Police believe they have located the truck and driver that struck the victim.

Goddard family still seeks closure after driver kills son last year

Aaron's sister, Kendra Brueggemann said, "the more attention that is drawn to the case, the better."

If you have any information about the hit-and-run you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

Family, sheriff renew push for answers a year after man’s hit-and-run death

In March, the case was highlighted by Wichita-Sedgwick County Crime Stoppers. Earlier this summer, around the one-year anniversary of his death, Aaron’s family posted signs around Goddard asking the public to call authorities if they know anything about the crash.

Matej was struck by a black and tan Ford Ranger pickup about 2:20 a.m. Sunday near 183rd St. West and 13th Street North. He was taken to Via Christi St. Francis hospital, where he later died. The pickup fled the scene.

Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Aaron Matej

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