KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A pedestrian died Thursday night when they were hit by a Jeep in Independence, police said.
Police responded to the area near South Norwood Avenue and East 23rd Street S about 7:05 p.m.
An initial investigation revealed the pedestrian was crossing the road when a Jeep Wrangler traveling eastbound hit them.
The pedestrian, who has yet to be identified, died on the scene from injuries suffered in the crash.
A driver in the Jeep remained on the scene and is cooperating in the investigation.
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