Kansas City – Pedestrians Struck by Vehicle

Two pedestrians were struck at an intersection in Kansas City late Wednesday afternoon.

At around 4:30 p.m., authorities received reports of an incident at the intersection of  Wornall Road and West 89th Street. Responders dispatched to the area discovered a pedestrian who was killed and another who was seriously hurt after they were struck by a passing Dodge Avenger. The second victim was taken to the hospital and is currently in stable condition. The driver of the striking vehicle is cooperating with officials. This case is under investigation.

Intersection accidents happen frequently and can result in serious injuries or fatalities. Needless to say, instances of reckless or negligent behavior should be addressed promptly. With this in mind, victims of these unfortunate events or their families are advised to consult personal injury experts as they need to be informed of legal avenues pertinent to their cases.