From Kansas City, Kansas Police Department:

A pedestrian suffered critical injuries just before 9 PM Tuesday evening after being struck by a single vehicle at the intersection of Village Parkway West and France Family Drive in Kansas City, Kan.

The pedestrian, a 17 year-old female, was crossing Village Parkway West at the intersection with France Family Drive, when she was struck by a northbound vehicle. She was immediately transported to an area hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on the scene and cooperated with police. The preliminary investigation does not indicate that weather, speed, or driver impairment were contributing factors.

The accident occurred during the weather-delayed start of a U.S. Open Cup match at Children’s Mercy Park.

The incident is under investigation by the KCKPD Traffic Division. Anyone with information is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).