KANSAS CITY —A firefighter with the Kansas City Fire Department was struck by a passing car while working a motor vehicle accident at 85th and Main just after 3:30 p.m. Saturday, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins
The firefighter sustained significant injuries and was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The KCFD firefighter expected to make a full recovery, according to Hopkins. The original accident involved two vehicles and was a non-injury accident. The KCFD firefighter was directing traffic while the occupants were being evaluated.
The driver who struck the KCFD member stopped and cooperated fully with police on the scene. The KCFD did not release the names of those involved.
KCFD would like to encourage all drivers to slow down and pay special attention when approaching flashing lights and accident scenes.