Jan 24, 2025

KCPD looking for SUV involved in fatal hit-and-run

Posted Jan 24, 2025 12:00 AM
Photo KCPD
Photo KCPD

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are looking for help to find a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred just before 11p.m. Monday in Kansas City. 

The vehicle is described as a White 1994 Chevrolet Blazer K1500 2-door Lic# Kansas 883PVD, the VIN: 1GNEK18K4RJ445402. The vehicle has a front grill with a GMC emblem.

The SUV struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street on the crosswalk from the North to the South at Truman Road and Bennington in Kansas City, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.

The SUV then left the scene. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.