KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal accident have identified the victim as 62-year-old Marty Young.
Just before 7p.m. Nov. 9, a Saturn Vue driven by Young was northbound on Troost Avenue at President Avenue at a high rate of speed, according to KCPD Captain Corey Carlisle.
The driver lost control of his vehicle and it left the roadway to the left, struck a utility pole guide wire and a large tree.
EMS transported Young to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. He was not wearing his seatbelt and impairment is under investigation, according to Carlisle.
The front seat passenger received minor injuries; he was wearing his seatbelt. Police did have details on Young's hometown.