KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A pedestrian was struck and killed at Truman Road and Bennington Avenue late Monday night.
Kansas City, Missouri, police were called to the scene just before 11 p.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed an adult male was crossing the street on the crosswalk from the north to the south.
An unknown vehicle driving eastbound struck the man and continued from the scene.
The man was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead a few minutes later.
Anyone in the area who may have witnessed the accident, or with any information, is encouraged to contact police.
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