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Scooter driver killed after being hit by a car near 51st, Troost Avenue in KCMO

Scooter driver killed after being hit by a car near 51st, Troost Avenue in KCMO

Vaseline 1 month ago

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – One person was killed Thursday after being struck while riding a motorized scooter in Kansas City, Missouri, police said.

Just before noon, officers responded to Troost Avenue and East 51st Street for reports of a pedestrian being struck.

Preliminary investigation showed that a red Ford Focus was driving north on Troost at high speed.

The pedestrian on the scooter was crossing an unmarked crosswalk when he was struck by the Ford.

The driver of the Ford stopped and remained at the scene.

The scooter driver was transported to an area hospital and later died.

The damage is being investigated, police said.