Feb 26, 2024

Police: Juvenile dies after van struck minibike at KC intersection

Posted Feb 26, 2024 11:30 AM

KANSAS CITY —A child died from injuries in a hit-and-run on that occurred just after 6:30p.m. Saturday in Kansas City.

A Serengeti minibike driven by a juvenile was southbound at East 23rd  at Chelsea Avenue, according to Kansas City Police.  The driver failed to stop at the posted stop sign at 23rd and entered the intersection. A westbound white van struck the minibike.

The juvenile, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from the minibike and transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

The van did not stop and continued driving west on E. 23rd Street.  On Sunday, KCPD reported the child had died.   Police continue to investigate and have released no additional details.