Aug 25, 2023

66-year-old KC scooter rider dies 2 weeks after hit-and-run

Posted Aug 25, 2023 11:00 PM
Photo KCPD
Photo KCPD

KANSAS CITY —A man injured in a hit and run in Kansas City earlier this month has died.  

Just after 8:30p.m. August 8, two SUVs were racing northbound near 77th and Troost, according to Police Sergeant Jacob Becchina. 

One or both vehicles struck 66-year-old Jonathan K. Paul who was riding a scooter. Both vehicles fled the accident.  Police learned Friday Paul died.

Police are looking for either a Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sorento that turned east on 76th Street after the crash occurred.

If you have any information please call the 816-474-TIPS Hotline or Traffic Investigation Section Detective Burgess at (816)482-8189.