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Pedestrian killed in Independence crash

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Independence police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash near Missouri Highway 291 and U.S. 24 Highway.

Police say a southbound vehicle hit a pedestrian who was in the lane of travel about 9:30 p.m. Thursday.

The driver of the southbound vehicle was not hurt and is cooperating with the investigation.

The pedestrian died at the scene.

His identity has not been released.