KANSAS CITY — Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal weekend crash have identified the victim as 16-year-old Boyd Knight.
While on patrol just before 11:30p.m. Kansas City, Kanas police came upon a two vehicle crash in the 6700 Block of Parallel Parkway, according to a media release.
Knight was pronounced dead at the scene. EMS transported three, ranging in age from 13-19, to area hospitals for treatment of serious injuries. They remain hospitalized and are expected to recover.
The initial investigation indicates that the vehicle that struck the car carrying Knight may have been speeding, according to police.
Police asked parents to talk to teens about the dangers of speeding and sent a good example.
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KANSAS City, Kan.—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a crash that killed one and sent three others to a hospital.
While on patrol just before 11:30p.m. Kansas City, Kanas police came upon a two vehicle crash in the 6700 Block of Parallel Parkway, according to a media release.
EMS transported two minors and one adult to area hospitals for treatment of serious injuries. A minor was also pronounced dead at the scene, according to the release.
The initial investigation indicates speed may have been a factor in the crash.
Police closed the westbound lanes of Parallel Parkway from 64th to 68th Street overnight while they investigated.
Police released no additional details early Sunday.