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
I’ve been to Saline County, Kansas. That’s an especially shitty place to die.
The only thing I like about Salina is their roller derby team.
Ironic.
“Hey Derby Team! Just a heads up! The roller rink and parking lot is closed for renovations so we’ll be practising on a nearby street and- … youre all quitting at once?..Why?”