Kansas City Student Injured After School Bus Crash on East Truman Road and Hardesty Avenue [Kansas City, MO]

Student Hospitalized After Auto-Pedestrian Crash on East Truman Road in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, MO (April 24, 2026)— A student with Kansas City International Academy is recovering after a school bus struck them in a crash on East Truman Road on Friday morning.

Kansas City police responded to the auto-pedestrian crash just before 8 a.m. near East Truman Road and Hardesty Avenue.

Police said the school bus driver remained at the scene after the collision. Authorities also said the student’s injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.

Kansas City International Academy Superintendent released a statement Friday acknowledging the incident.

“We are aware of an auto-pedestrian accident involving a KCIA student and a school bus. At this time, we have limited information regarding the incident. Our focus is to support the student moving forward in their recovery,” the statement said.

Officials have not released additional details about what led to the crash. The incident remains under investigation.

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