A Norwegian man rollerblading from New York to Los Angeles was killed after being hit by an SUV near Salina, Kansas, officials said.

SALINE COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) — A Norwegian man attempting to rollerblade across the U.S. was killed in a hit-and-run in Kansas, officials said.

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as 24-year-old Joachim Lanham.

Lanham was documenting his rollerblading journey across the U.S. on Instagram. According to a post from his family, he was hit by an SUV on day 22 of his journey from New York to Los Angeles

  • 0x0@lemmy.zipEnglish
    51·
    2 days ago

    In Murica? How the hell is she going to the pharmacy 5km away to buy her 500$ prescription? Take the non-existing public transit?

    • johncandy1812@lemmy.caEnglish
      13·
      2 days ago

      Everything gets delivered in today’s gig economy. If you can’t tell if you’ve hit a full grown man while driving - trade your car in and take an uber to your appointments.

      • FatVegan@leminal.spaceEnglish
        11·
        2 days ago

        Ngl that’s what door dashing should be used for, not for lazy people to order a 5 dollar burger for 20 dollars

        • UnequalExchange@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          1 day ago

          Well then maybe we should haave specialized pharmacists who’s only job is to study about each of the controlled medications, store them as they are meant to be stored, and deliver them to people who can be a danger when operating a vehicle.