A Kansas City woman died from her injuries after she was struck by a car while crossing the street Thursday, according to police.

The victim has been identified by police as Carrie M. Davis, 63.

The crash happened at Linwood Boulevard and Poplar Avenue in Kansas City around 3:40 p.m. Thursday.

According to an earlier statement from Kansas City police, a westbound car struck a female pedestrian, who was crossing the road from south to north.

She was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in critical condition Thursday night. Police said they were notified on Friday that the victim died at the hospital.

The driver remained at the crash scene Thursday and provided a statement to police. The driver was released pending further investigation.

Kaitlyn Schwers

The Kansas City Star

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Kaitlyn Schwers covers breaking news and crime at night for The Kansas City Star. Originally from Willard, Mo., she spent nearly three years reporting in Arkansas and Illinois before returning to Missouri and joining The Star in 2017.