UPDATE Feb. 27 | The Missouri State Highway Patrol says shortly before 8:30 p.m., a 2014 Kia Optima was northbound on Interstate 35 when a pedestrian entered the roadway and was hit. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old man from Bates City, Missouri, was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of the Kia was not injured.
Original Story: Northbound Interstate 35 is back open at Interstate 435 in the Northland after a fatal crash involving a pedestrian Thursday night.
The incident happened at 8:24 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
No other information about the victim or the accident was available Thursday night.
The Missouri Highway Patrol's Major Crash Team is investigating the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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