Savanna Churchill, 20, killed and hit-and-run driver Zackary Young, 28, arrested in pedestrian collision at La Frenz Road and Ruth Ewing Road in Liberty, Kansas

Modified Date: 
Wed, 08/23/2023 - 2:40pm
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Woman standing outside broken-down car struck, killed Tuesday in Liberty

The driver of the pickup truck walked away from the scene of the crash, but was taken into custody several blocks away, according to LPD.

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Liberty police said Young admitted to taking a concoction of prescription pills and everything before driving and repeatedly said he hit Churchill and her vehicle on purpose around 2:30 p.m. in the area of South La Frenz and Ruth Ewing roads.

Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Savanna Churchill
Zackary Young
Area: 
Tulsa, OK