CLAY COUNTY —A child was struck and killed in an accident just after 11p.m. Friday in Clay County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Ford F150 driven by Lacy D. James, 33, Smithville, was backing up in a residential area at 8 Jolisa Court in Smithville and struck a 3-year-0ld girl.
The child was transported to North Kansas City hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
Authorities arrested James on requested charges of felony driving while intoxicated and causing the death of another, not a passenger and driving while suspended. She was taken to the Clay County jail on a 12-hour hold, according to online arrest records. Authorities released no additional details.