A Daughter's Heartbreaking Plea: Justice for Kathleen Johnson, Victim of Murray Hit-and-Run

In a raw and emotional appeal, Lisa Johnson, the grieving daughter of 76-year-old Kathleen Johnson, has stepped forward to plead for justice following a devastating hit-and-run incident in Murray. Her mother, Kathleen, was tragically struck and killed on the night of July 26, 2023, leaving behind a family shattered by loss and desperate for answers.

The horrific incident occurred around 9:30 p.m.

near 5000 S. State Street. Kathleen Johnson was simply crossing the street when an unknown vehicle collided with her, and instead of stopping to render aid, the driver fled the scene. Murray Police Department has been actively investigating this senseless crime, but as weeks turn into months, the perpetrator remains at large, compounding the family's agony.

Lisa Johnson's voice, though filled with sorrow, carried a strong message of resolve.

She spoke of her mother as a vibrant, loving individual whose life was abruptly and cruelly cut short. The family's pain is palpable, not just from the loss of Kathleen, but from the unbearable weight of not knowing who is responsible or why they chose to abandon her. "It’s been a nightmare," Lisa stated, her eyes reflecting the profound grief that has consumed their lives since that fateful night.

The daughter's plea is twofold: she hopes that public awareness might generate new leads for the police, and more directly, she implores the driver responsible to come forward.

"We just want closure. We want to know what happened and why," she urged, highlighting the immense burden of unanswered questions. The act of fleeing the scene has added an extra layer of cruelty to an already devastating situation, denying Kathleen the dignity of immediate care and her family the possibility of a final goodbye.

The Murray Police Department continues to call upon anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact them.

Dashcam footage, eyewitness accounts, or even a small detail about a vehicle seen in the area around the time of the incident could be the key to bringing justice for Kathleen Johnson and providing her family with the closure they so desperately seek. This community stands with the Johnson family, hoping that light will soon be shed on this dark chapter.