DUI Crash Kills Pedestrian in Kansas City

0:00It's April 23rd. Welcome to Kansas News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. A tragic crash in Kansas City left the pedestrian dead Wednesday evening near the Waldo and East Meyer neighborhoods. Police say a driver and a jeep struck the man on the sidewalk, slamming him into a utility pole before he ended up in the street. The vehicle didn't stop there. It kept going. Wash airborne, smash into a billboard, spun 180 degrees and flipped onto its side. Both the pedestrian and driver rushed to the hospital, but the pedestrian didn't make it. The driver now faces investigation for driving under the influence and is in custody. Names of those involved haven't been released yet, as police wrap up their probe into what led to this deadly incident. This serves as a stark reminder to stay sober behind the wheel, especially as evenings get busier on city streets.