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Pedestrian struck, critically injured on Truman Road at U.S. 71

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and critically injured Monday morning on Truman Road at U.S. 71.

Police received the call at 6:10 a.m. and blocked all of Truman Road at the highway.

Investigators learned that a 52-year-old Kansas City man was crossing Truman Road when he was hit by a Buick headed westbound.

The man was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and was listed in critical condition.

The driver stopped at the scene and was released pending further investigation.

This story was originally published December 17, 2018 at 7:35 AM.

Matt Campbell
The Kansas City Star
Matt Campbell has been a news reporter for The Kansas City Star since 1982.
Glenn E. Rice
The Kansas City Star
Glenn E. Rice is an investigative reporter who focuses on law enforcement and the legal system. He has been with The Star since 1988. In 2020 Rice helped investigate discrimination and structural racism that went unchecked for decades inside the Kansas City Fire Department.
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