Pedestrian struck by semi, killed on I-70 in Kansas City
A pedestrian was struck and killed on Interstate 70 at the downtown loop in Kansas City late Saturday morning, according to police.
It happened before 11:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the interstate near Main Street.
Police said a semi truck struck a pedestrian who was crossing the interstate from the north side to the south side.
The truck driver did not see the pedestrian in time and was unable to avoid hitting him, police said.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police did not immediately release the pedestrian’s name.
This story was originally published April 20, 2019 at 3:43 PM with the headline "Pedestrian struck by semi, killed on I-70 in Kansas City."
Kaitlyn Schwers
The Kansas City Star