Body of Missouri man found on Kansas highway was hit-and-run victim

ALLEN COUNTY — Law enforcement found the body of a man on a Kansas highway Sunday.

Approximately location where authorities found Montgomery’s body -google map

The Kansas Highwway Patrol reported the body of Billy Lee Montgomery, 26, Springfield, Missouri, was found just before 2a.m. in the eastbound lane of US 54 just east of 3400th.

Authorities believe he was the victim of a hit and run crash.

Montgomery’s body was transported to Countryside Funeral Home in Humbolt.