KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A pedestrian died after being struck by a car Wednesday morning at 23rd Street and Union in Independence, police said.
The victim was identified Thursday as Thomas Laroque, 20, of Independence.
Police were sent to the scene at about 6:15 a.m.
Officers said a passenger car traveling eastbound on 23rd Street hit Laroque as he crossed the street.
The driver stopped and cooperated with the investigation.
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