Deadly Pedestrian Crash on East 31st Street Kills Man [Kansas City, MO]

Kansas City, MO (October 09, 2025) — On Tuesday afternoon, a man lost his life after a tragic pedestrian crash on East 31st Street.

According to authorities, the deadly collision happened near a Family Dollar store in Kansas City.

Police reported that a gold Ford F-150 was heading east on East 31st Street when the man suddenly entered the roadway near the store’s parking lot, just east of Mersington Avenue. The truck hit the man, throwing him onto the pavement.

Emergency crews rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Authorities confirmed that the driver stopped at the scene, cooperated with investigators, and showed no signs of impairment.

The Kansas City Police Department continues to investigate the crash.

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Sweet Lawyers extends sincere condolences to the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.

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