Jun 05, 2025

KCPD: Careless driver struck pedestrian waiting for a bus

Posted Jun 05, 2025 12:30 PM

KANSAS CITY—One person was injured in an accident just after 5:30p.m. Wednesday in Kansas City.

The driver of a light green Mercury was operating his vehicle at a high rate of speed Northbound on Blue Ridge Cut-of near 39th, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina.

As the Mercury was passing vehicles in a careless manner, the driver lost the control of his vehicle, struck a tree and a pedestrian who was waiting for the bus in the grassy area. EMS transported the pedestrian to a local hospital in a critical condition. The incident remains under investigation. Police have not reported an arrest or additional details