Two pedestrians hit in overnight crash in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are investigating after two people were hit by a car early Saturday morning in Kansas City, Missouri.

According to the Kansas City Police Department, just before 2 a.m., officers were dispatched near the Midtown-Westport neighborhood — West 39th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue — on reports of a pedestrian injury crash.

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Upon arrival, officers found two pedestrians, one with critical injuries and one with serious injuries, at the scene. Both were taken to a hospital by emergency responders.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the two pedestrians had been crossing 39th Street when a Honda Accord approached a green light at the 39th and Pennsylvania intersection.

As the Honda drove through the green light, the pedestrians walked directly in front of the car and were hit, police said.

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When law enforcement and emergency responders arrived, the driver stayed on the scene and cooperated with investigations. Police said there were no signs of impairment.

This is an ongoing investigation.