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.