Man dies after running red light and hitting vehicle in Kansas City, police say
A man died after running a red light and crashing into another vehicle Saturday afternoon in Kansas City.
Officers responded to the two-vehicle crash just before 12:30 p.m. in the area of Meyer Boulevard and Troost Avenue.
Wilbur Douglas, 82, was traveling north on Troost in a Toyota Corolla when he failed to stop at a red light and crashed into a Honda Civic, police said.
Douglas was taken to a hospital with serious injuries and pronounced dead Saturday night.
The Honda driver reported minor injuries but refused emergency medical services.
Andrea Klick
The Kansas City Star