May 31, 2024

Hit-and-run: Pedestrian in KC struck, dragged by vehicle

Posted May 31, 2024 4:00 PM

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a hit-and-run that critically injured a pedestrian just after 7:30p.m. Thursday in Kansas City.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was possibly crossing 18th Street when an unknown vehicle struck and dragged the pedestrian, according to KCPD Officer Alayna Gonzalez.

The vehicle was possibly traveling westbound on 18th Street or making a left turn from southbound Indiana onto westbound 18th Street and fled the scene.

EMS transported the pedestrian to a local hospital with critical injuries. Police released no additional details Friday morning.