WYANDOTTE COUNTY —The pedestrian struck Tuesday night at the intersection of Village West Parkway and France Family Drive, near Children’s Mercy Park,. died from her injuries on Wednesday, according to Kansas City, Kansas Police.
Summer Lynn, 17, Kansas City, Missouri, was crossing Village Parkway West at the intersection with France Family Drive, when she was struck by a northbound vehicle.
EMS transported her to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with police. A preliminary investigation did not indicate weather, speed or driver impairment were contributing factors.
The accident occurred during the weather-delayed start of a U.S. Open Cup Match at Children’s Mercy Park.
This incident remains under investigation by the KCKPD Traffic Division. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477). There is nothing further to report at this time.