Pedestrian critically injured following hit-and-run in Kansas City early Wednesday
A pedestrian was critically injured in a hit-and-run collision early Wednesday in Kansas City, according to police.
Officers responded around 12:50 a.m. to the area of Linwood and Benton boulevards, where the person was struck, said Sgt. Jake Becchina, a spokesman for the Kansas City Police Department.
An unknown white vehicle traveling at a high speed struck the pedestrian while they were crossing Linwood just east of Benton.
The vehicle didn’t stop and continued west on Linwood, Becchina said.
Officials took the pedestrian to a hospital with critical injuries.
Andrea Klick
The Kansas City Star