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Juvenile dies from injuries after being struck by vehicle in Kansas City

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police say a juvenile has died from injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Wednesday, June 14, in a construction zone on Interstate 29.

KCPD identified the minor as Alexander Robinson, 16.

Robinson was walking around 9:30 p.m. on the southbound lanes of I-29 near NW 72nd Street when he was struck by a semitruck, according to the initial investigation.

KCPD reports the driver of the semitruck did not remain on the scene and remains unaccounted for.

Robinson was transported to an area hospital immediately after the incident but was pronounced dead on Sunday, June 18.

The investigation remains ongoing.