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14 hours ago
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Missing 14-year-old boy hit, killed by car on I-70 in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City police have announced that a missing 14-year-old was hit and killed by a car on Interstate 70 early Thursday morning. According to the Kansas City Police Department, at about 3 a.m., Mario Myers was last seen walking in the area of East 39th Street and Bales Avenue. 13-year-old girl reported missing in Raymore, police say In the original report, police said he was in need of 'immediate medical attention.' However, hours after police released their missing persons report, they confirmed that Mario had been the victim of a deadly crash on I-70. According to , at about 4:30 a.m., an hour-and-a-half after Mario was last seen, KCPD received reports of a car that had hit a pedestrian walking down one of the lanes of the highway. Pedestrian dead after crash on I-70 Thursday morning The crash closed the eastbound lanes of I-70, past U.S. 40 Highway, and the ramp from U.S. 40 Highway to eastbound I-70 for about two hours. The driver of the car, a Chevrolet Malibu, was not injured in the crash. Police said the driver stopped immediately, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. This is a developing story. Stay tuned to FOX4 News for the latest updates and information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14 hours ago
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Victim in I-70 crash identified as missing Kansas City teen
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Interstate 70 has been reopened after a deadly crash near U.S. 40 Highway Thursday morning. Kansas City police identified the victim as Mario Myers, a . The eastbound lanes of I-70 past U.S. 40 Highway and the ramp from 40 Highway to eastbound I-70 were closed for about two hours. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV The crash was reported just after 4:30 a.m. KCPD said Myers was hit by an eastbound Chevrolet Malibu while walking in one of the lanes. Myers was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Malibu was not injured. Police said the driver stopped immediately, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. This is a developing story. FOX4 will update this story as updates become available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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Can a Missouri officer in an unmarked car pull you over? Here's what state law says
Usually unassuming cars on Missouri highways are just that: unassuming. But sometimes they turn on sirens and flashing lights and pull you over. In Missouri, law enforcement is allowed to use unmarked cars to pull over drivers. This means police don't have to display bold decals to pursue you. Turning on red or blue flashing lights or a siren is enough, according to state law. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a May Facebook post that less-visible vehicles allow officers 'help us monitor aggressive & dangerous driving more effectively.' In this post they announced the installation of barely visible 'ghost graphics' on some vehicles, which are invisible in daylight. Thousands of Facebook commenters criticized the graphics, one saying, 'Trying to be as hidden as possible from the public is definitely a unique way of protecting and serving,' while another wrote, 'Your cars should all be high-vis so it is easy to locate you in case of emergency.' While both Missouri and Kansas allow officers in unmarked vehicles to enforce traffic laws, some states like California, New Mexico and Idaho prohibit the practice. When the highway patrol is making their patrol cars blend in, the Kansas City Police Department's vehicles will soon stand out. Starting July 1, some marked KCPD vehicles will now have their blue roof lights steadily on, after a city council vote. The lights are supposed to act as a deterrent and make it easier for residents to flag down officers. Jake Becchina, a KCPD spokesperson, offered these tips on what to do if you're pursued by an unfamiliar vehicle in Kansas City: Pull over to the nearest well-lit spot. KCPD vehicles have sirens and red and blue lights. KCPD officers are 'dressed in police uniform or other clearly marked as police.' If you're concerned, verify by calling 911 or KCPD's nonemergency number, 816-234-5111. Have more questions about traffic laws in Missouri? Ask the Service Journalism team at kcq@
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7 days ago
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KCPD investigating motorcycle crash in West Bottoms; driver ejected
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Police Department is investigating a motorcycle crash that happened early Friday morning in the West Bottoms. According to KCPD, around 12:30 a.m., a person driving a Kawasaki Ninja Motorcycle was speeding west on West 12th Street when they missed the curve. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV Police said the motorcycle slid and hit a curb, ejecting the driver from the bike. The driver of the motorcycle was taken to a hospital and was in critical condition Friday morning, police said. An investigation into the crash is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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7 days ago
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81-year-old woman reported missing in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Silver Alert has been issued for an 81-year-old woman who has been reported missing in Kansas City. Kansas City police identified the missing woman as Happy Pahia. She was last seen around 5 p.m. Thursday walking near East 79th Terrace and Grand Avenue, according to the alert shared by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Watch FOX4 News free on streaming TV devices by downloading WDAF+ Pahia is described as a white female with long gray hair and brown eyes. She is 5-feet 4-inches tall and weighs around 100 pounds. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt, turquoise pants, blue house slippers and a tan purse. Family members told police she has been diagnosed with early onset dementia and they are concerned about her health and wellbeing. Anyone with information is asked to call KCPD's Missing Persons Unit at 816-234-5043 or call 911. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
