Kansas teenager hit by car while bicycling dies

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) – Police say a Kansas teenager hit by a vehicle while riding her bicycle has died.

The Kansas City Star reports the 16-year-old Leavenworth girl on Saturday was taken to the University of Kansas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. She later died.

Police have not yet identified the teenager. Investigators believe the girl was riding her bike when she was hit from behind.

Police say the driver fled in a silver SUV or station wagon, possibly a Subaru Outback. Police are searching for the driver.

The vehicle likely has significant front-end damage.