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Pedestrian struck, killed by driver in Johnson County Friday night. Police investigate

A pedestrian was struck and killed Friday evening in Olathe, police say.
A pedestrian was struck and killed Friday evening in Olathe, police say. Google Maps

The Olathe Police Department is investigating a Friday evening crash that left a pedestrian dead.

The pedestrian, a 28-year-old woman, was found unresponsive near East Kansas City Road and North Central Street, near Olathe Two Trails Park around 8:20 p.m.

The woman was transported to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead.

The driver remained on scene, police say.

No further details of the crash have been provided by police. The incident remains under investigation.

This story was originally published August 19, 2023 at 9:47 AM.

Jenna Thompson
The Kansas City Star
Jenna Thompson covers retail news for The Kansas City Star. A native of Lincoln, Nebraska, she previously reported for the Lincoln Journal Star and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she studied journalism and English.
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