Apr 05, 2025

KCPD: Man dead after car strikes a large tree

Posted Apr 05, 2025 11:30 PM

KANSAS CITY —One person died in an accident just before 11:30p.m. Friday in Kansas City.

A Ford Fusion was eastbound from 71 Highway on Gregory Boulevard, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina. The car traveled straight into a large tree located at Gregory and South Agnes Avenue,

The sole occupant was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased a few minutes later, according to Becchina.  Police did not release the name of the victim.