KCPD investigating hit-and-run crash after person struck by semi-trailer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash after someone was struck and seriously injured by a semi-trailer late Tuesday morning.

The incident was reported around 11:30 a.m. at Wilson Avenue and Belmont Boulevard.

Early investigation into the incident revealed that an unknown semi-truck, tractor and trailer was traveling southbound on Belmont Boulevard, making a left turn onto eastbound Wilson Avenue, according to KCPD.

KCPD said the semi-truck made the turn too sharply, causing the trailer to travel up over a curb and through the grassy median. The trailer struck and possibly ran over a person that was standing on the sidewalk.

Police said after striking the person, the trailer struck a wooden telephone pole. The driver of the semi then left the scene of the incident without stopping.

The person struck was taken to a hospital with critical injuries. Police said the victim is currently in critical condition and the investigation is ongoing.

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