KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating a fatal car crash that occurred on Troost Avenue Wednesday night.
KCPD said that the incident was a "pedestrian-involved collision" that killed a 61-year-old woman.
"Investigation determined that a pedestrian was crossing Troost east-to-west when she was struck by a northbound vehicle, which then left the scene," KCPD said in an email.
The area between E 81st Terrace and E 82nd Terrace was closed in both directions, according to a tweet from KCPD.
KCPD told the public to avoid the area while they investigate.
The area was reopened to traffic around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday.
This is a developing story.
