May 23, 2026

KCPD: Pedestrian dies a day after struck by a vehicle

Posted May 23, 2026 1:00 PM

KANSAS CITY —A pedestrian injured in an accident just after 6:30p.m. Thursday has died.

Police responded to report of an injury accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the area of 31st and Mersington in Kansas City, Missouri, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartion. 

EMS transported the pedestrian to a local hospital with reported non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle stopped immediately, remained on scene, and cooperated with the investigation. 

On Friday,  police reported the. pedestrian died.  Police released no additional details.