Scooter operator suffers life-threatening injuries in hit-and-run crash

UPDATE, July 2 | Police said the suspect was located and is cooperating with the investigation.

ORIGINAL STORY | A scooter operator suffered life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run crash just before 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The Independence Police Department says an unknown vehicle was westbound on 23rd Street near Woodbury Drive when it struck a man on a motorized scooter.

The vehicle fled the scene.

Police said the scooter operator sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital, where he remains with life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with any information on the crash can contact IPD or the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.

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