Kansas City, MO (April 27, 2020) – A serious motor vehicle accident that occurred late Saturday evening claimed one victim’s life and left a second person critically injured.
At around 7:30 p.m., on April 25, police in Kansas City were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident in the 3000 block of York Street.
Reports show that a 68-year-old male pedestrian and a female pedestrian were walking on York Street when a Cadillac sedan came down the westbound lane.
After driving through the intersection of York Street and East 30th Street, the Cadillac struck the male pedestrian. The driver of the vehicle then turned southbound and struck the female pedestrian.
The male victim sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The female victim was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We extend our sincere condolence to the deceased victim’s family. Our thoughts are with them and everyone who was affected by this tragedy.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Missouri
Reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol indicate that more than 875 people lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents in Missouri during 2019. The number of accidents continues to fall, yet we see more than 100 pedestrians fatally injured along our roadways each year. When pedestrians are killed in devastating accidents, due to the reckless actions of drivers, it is crucial that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Missouri as soon as possible.
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