KANSAS CITY, MO – A pedestrian was killed in a collision involving a semi-truck in Winnetonka on Friday, KMBC said.
The incident occurred before 3:45 a.m. on Interstate 435 along Northeast 48th Street. Kansas City and Sugar Creek police responded to the scene and said they believe the pedestrian was walking or standing when they were hit by the semi-truck.
Subsequently, the pedestrian succumbed to their injuries.
The truck driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with police.
Authorities shut down I-435 North to accommodate the investigation period.
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