Police in Kansas City, MO assist hit-and-run victim on Tuesday evening

Kansas City, Missouri police officers on patrol recently observed a hit-and-run accident that severely injured a pedestrian. The incident took place at the intersection of East 75th Street and the Paseo, as detailed in a report from the police department. Despite being at a red light, the officers witnessed a vehicle striking the pedestrian as they crossed the street, after which the vehicle fled the scene. The officers provided assistance to the injured person until emergency medical services arrived. As of late Tuesday evening, there was no information regarding the specifics of the car involved or the driver responsible for the hit-and-run. This situation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available. If you possess any details related to this incident, please reach out to your local police department. Alternatively, for anonymous reporting, you can contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477) or submit information online or via the P3Tips mobile app. For comprehensive annual homicide statistics in the Kansas City area, refer to the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, established in 2015. Access the Mug Shot Policy by reading the KSHB 41 News guidelines.