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Woman struck, killed in hit-and-run crash on US 71 Highway

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Posted at 7:02 AM, Aug 28, 2023
and last updated 2023-08-29 18:35:08-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 32-year-old woman was struck and killed on U.S. 71 Highway overnight in a hit-and-run crash.

The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department says just after 11 p.m. Sunday, Paige Duncan was walking in the northbound lanes of 71 Highway.

Just south of 18th Street, Duncan was struck by a tan or silver 2005-2007 Saturn Relay. Police believe the front end is damaged.

The vehicle left the scene without stopping.

All lanes of northbound 71 Highway were closed to traffic at 22nd Street for approximately 3 1/2 hours.

Anyone with any information is urged to call KCPD Det. Chad Rives at 816-482-8296. Information can also be shared anonymously via the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.