Jun 20, 2023

Teen struck by semi while walking in KC construction zone has died

Posted Jun 20, 2023 11:00 AM
Image KC Scout just after 9:30p.m. Wednesday
Image KC Scout just after 9:30p.m. Wednesday

KANSAS CITY —A juvenile injured in an accident just after 9:30p.m. Wednesday in Kansas City has died.

The juvenile identified Monday as  16-year-old Alexander Robinson was walking in the construction zone next to the #2 lane of southbound Interstate 29, according to Officer Corey Lisle. 

Just past the bridge that crosses over NW 72nd Street, a southbound semi  struck Robinson who died on Sunday, according to Lisle.

The semi-truck failed to stop and left the scene and continues southbound. EMS transported the Robinson to a local hospital in critical condition.  Police have released no additional details as they continue to investigate.