The investigation into the fatal crash that claimed the life of 10-year-old Duke Ommert in Leawood is completed, according to a statement from the Leawood Police Department.
Police officers certified in crash reconstruction conducted a thorough investigation, which included interviews with the driver involved—who remained at the scene and has been cooperative throughout—as well as multiple eyewitnesses. Officers also analyzed the physical evidence from the scene and searched for available video footage of the crash.
According to the investigation, Duke, who was wearing a helmet and riding an e-scooter, started across Lee Boulevard mid-block from the east side of the roadway when he was struck by an approaching southbound vehicle. The driver stopped the vehicle immediately after the collision. The investigation determined that the driver’s actions were not a contributing factor in the crash.
"As our community grieves this tragic loss, the Leawood Police Department reminds everyone—motorists, cyclists, scooter riders, and pedestrians—to remain alert, stay aware of their surroundings, and look out for one another on our roadways."
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JOHNSON COUNTY—A Kansas boy injured when a vehicle struck the electric scooter he was riding on October 13 has died.
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At approximately 6 p.m. on Monday, emergency crews responded to an injury crash on Lee Boulevard just north of W 103rd Street, according to a media release from Leawood Police.
Duke Ommert, a 4th grader at Brockwood Elementary in Leawood, was on an e-scooter crossing Lee Boulevard in Leawood after an afternoon of playing with friends when he was struck by a vehicle, according to the online fundraiser.
He had a severe head injury and a fractured leg from the crash. He was taken to an area hospital before being transferred to Children's Mercy. He died earlier this week, according to the online fundraiser.
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JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a 2-vehicle crash that injured a juvenile.
At approximately 6 p.m. on Monday, emergency crews responded to an injury crash on Lee Boulevard just north of W 103rd Street, according to a media release from Leawood Police.
The crash involved a vehicle and a juvenile on an electric scooter. EMS transported the juvenile to an area hospital in critical condition. The Leawood Police Department Major Crash Investigation Unit is investigating the crash. Lee Boulevard was closed north of W 103rd St while the investigation was underway. Police released no additional details.