KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The operator of a Bird scooter was seriously injured late Wednesday night after she was struck by a car.
Just after 11 p.m., police were called to the intersection of Main Street and E. 43rd Street on an injury crash.
Once on the scene, they located a female operator of a Bird scooter suffering from serious injuries.
The initial investigation revealed that a Kia passenger car was south on Main Street going through the intersection with a green light. The scooter operator, who had a red light on eastbound 43rd Street, failed to stop and was struck.
Police believe the scooter operator went underneath the Kia and was dragged for several feet.
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