Mike Porter Struck While Working in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, MO. — A construction worker was struck by a vehicle while on duty at West 79th and Ash Streets on the morning of July 6.
According to authorities, the incident occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. Initial reports indicate that one vehicle, a pickup truck, was involved in the collision. Emergency responders from the Kansas City Fire Department and local police arrived at the scene shortly after the accident was reported.
Mike Porter, the injured worker, was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities confirmed that he was conscious and responsive upon arrival at the medical facility. The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement.
The right lane on West 79th Street was closed for about two hours while the scene was cleared and an investigation took place. Witnesses reported seeing the construction crew working prior to the incident.
The Kansas City Police Department is conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. No further details about the driver have been released at this time.