EMMA, MO – A 42-year-old man from Liberty died after he was struck by a semi-truck in Emma, about 61 miles east of Kansas City.
The pedestrian crash occurred before 3 a.m. on Saturday on Interstate 70 at mile marker 62. Missouri State Highway Patrol said the 42-year-old man walked on the road after being involved in a previous collision, when an oncoming 2027 Freightliner Cascadia struck him.
The Liberty man unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
The Saline County Sheriff’s Department and Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department also responded to the scene.
If you lost a family member to a serious pedestrian crash, don’t go through the legal aftermath alone. Instead, enlist premier and compassionate legal representation from the Kansas City wrongful death lawyers at Holland Injury Law, LLC. We bring 30 years of legal experience when it comes to helping families recover their deserved compensation, having won over $300 million in settlements and verdicts. We are ready to assist you with your next steps, starting with a free initial case review. Schedule yours online or by phone at (314) 888-7888 today.