Pedestrian taken to hospital in critical condition after hit and run in Kansas City
Kansas City police are investigating a Friday morning hit and run collision that left a pedestrian in critical condition.
Officers were called at 1:23 a.m. Friday to Independence Avenue and Brighton Avenue, according to Officer Donna Drake, a spokeswoman with the Kansas City Police Department.
A person standing on Independence Avenue was struck by a red sedan driving west. The driver continued without stopping, Drake said.
The person was taken to a local hospital with critical injuries. They were in serious condition as of about 6 a.m.
This story was originally published July 8, 2022 at 7:49 AM.
Aarón Torres
The Kansas City Star