Pedestrian Injured in Gillham Plaza Accident on Friday Afternoon
KANSAS CITY, MO — A pedestrian was critically injured in an accident at Gillham Plaza on Friday, October 6, at approximately 2:41 p.m.
According to the Kansas City Police Department, the incident involved two vehicles and occurred while the pedestrian was crossing the roadway. The pedestrian, whose age has not been released, was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as life-threatening.
Emergency response teams, including KANSAS CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT, arrived on the scene shortly after the accident was reported.
Authorities confirmed that both northbound and southbound lanes of Gillham Plaza were closed for several hours as investigators examined the scene. No further details regarding the circumstances of the accident or the identities of those involved have been disclosed.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials urge anyone with information to contact the Kansas City Police Department.