KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police say a pedestrian was struck while walking along U.S. 71 Highway on Friday morning in Kansas City, Missouri.
First responders were called around 8:21 a.m. Friday to the scene at U.S. Highway 71 and E. 63rd Street.
As crews responded to the scene, the northbound lanes of the highway were shut down during the investigation.
A police spokesperson said the pedestrian was transported to an area hospital with unknown injuries.
As of 9 a.m., the left lane remained closed.
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