INDEPENDENCE, MO – The Independence Police Department has released information regarding a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Saturday night.
Officers were dispatched to Walnut Street near Dodgion Street after the incident occurred at about 8:40 p.m.
A preliminary investigation indicated that a 2018 Jeep Renegade was traveling westbound on Walnut Street when the driver lost control. The Jeep struck a pregnant female, a small child, and several parked vehicles.
The woman and her unborn child were pronounced dead after being taken to an area hospital. transported by ambulance to a hospital. The small child sustained minor injuries.
The Jeep driver remained at the scene and is cooperated with the investigation.
The Independence Police Department Crash Investigations Unit is trying to determine the cause of the accident, including what caused the driver to lose control.
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