KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Leawood Police said a child suffered critical injuries Monday evening after a scooter he was riding was in a crash with a vehicle.
The incident happened about 6 p.m. on Lee Boulevard north of West 103rd Street, according to a police department news release.
On Tuesday, police said the child is now in critical condition at an area hospital.
There was a prayer vigil for the child in Leawood Tuesday night.
KSHB 41 reporter Elyse Schoenig made contact with a spokesperson. Out of respect for the family's wishes, KSHB 41 did not attend the vigil.
"My heart is broken for the parents, and we’re praying, obviously, for a recovery, for the child and for the family," Sarah McGinnity, a parent in Johnson County, said.
McGinnity said they're in the same district as the child who was hit.
"I think it’s really scary," she said.
No other information will be released by Leawood Police on how the accident happened, the juvenile's age, and if anyone in the vehicle was hurt.
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