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Woman riding in Z-Trip vehicle dies after KCMO police pursue stolen vehicle

Z-Trip vehicle involved in crash
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UPDATE, Friday, March 25, 3:38 p.m. | Police have identified the victim as Erika Miller.

The 15-year-old passenger of the stolen car who was listed in critical condition is now in serious condition, according to KCPD.

ORIGINAL STORY | A 38-year-old woman died Wednesday night after a stolen car being pursued by KCMO police slammed into a Z-Trip vehicle.

The crash happened at about 5:30 p.m. at Truman Road and Prospect Avenue.

Police said officers were trying to stop a Dodge Caliber taken in a carjacking.

The chase went west on Truman Road when the driver of the stolen car rammed into a Toyota Scion used by Z-Trip, according to police.

The force of the crash ejected the woman from the car. She died a short time later.

A 15-year-old boy in the stolen car suffered critical injuries, police said.

The 17-year-old driver of the stolen car was not seriously injured.

Police said the Z-Trip driver also suffered non life-threatening injuries.

No word on any charges in the woman's death.