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Girl Under 10 Killed by Turning Van in South Kansas City Crosswalk

The district says she was an Ingels Elementary student on her way to school.

Overview

  • First responders were called around 7:19 a.m. to Longview Road and Food Lane in south Kansas City.
  • Police say a northbound Ford Transit van turning west onto Longview struck the child in the intersection.
  • The girl was riding her bicycle in a marked crosswalk with a green signal, according to a preliminary crash summary.
  • She was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead as the investigation continues with no identities or charges disclosed.
  • Hickman Mills C-1 is providing counselors for Ingels Elementary students, and Crime Stoppers is accepting anonymous tips at 816-474-TIPS.