KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Leavenworth Police Department announced Sunday that a 27-year-old woman was arrested in connection to a hit-and-run crash that killed a teen on Saturday.
On Saturday, officers responded north of 4th Street & Kickapoo Street on reports of an injury accident.
Crews discovered the 16-year-old girl who initially suffered from life-threatening injuries but later died at the hospital.
The victim was later identified as Miranda Lynch.
According to the department, the case will be presented to the prosecutor's office and charges may be filed on Monday.
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