KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department said a driver is dead after being hit by another driver at 85th Street and Troost Avenue.
Police said MPD officers arrived at the scene Tuesday night. During their investigation, officers discovered that a black Jeep Grand Cherokee was speeding down southbound Troost when it crossed into another lane and hit a black Nissan Ultima head-on.
Officers said the Jeep continued down Troost and hit a southbound gold Lexus ES 300. Police also said a motorcyclist was able to lay his motorcycle down to avoid being involved in the crash.
The driver of the Jeep drove away from the scene.
KCPD said the driver of the Nissan was declared dead at the scene. The driver of the Lexus refused medical attention, while the the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.
Officers say the investigation is ongoing.
The victim was later identified as 60-year-old Abdul -Hawkins, Sa'id Yahya.
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