Kansas City, MO (June 27, 2025) — A tragic incident unfolded in Kansas City’s Northland on Wednesday when a construction worker lost his life in a hit-and-run crash near a busy work zone.

According to reports, the fatal incident occurred around 12:20 p.m. on June 26 at the intersection of Northwest Barry Road and North Boardwalk Avenue. A group of construction workers had just arrived to begin an asphalt job when a vehicle struck one of the workers and fled the scene. Authorities later confirmed that the driver involved has since been apprehended, though the investigation remains active.

Doug Rhodus, a long-time acquaintance of the victim, described the deceased as a kind and hard-working individual. “He didn’t deserve this,” Rhodus stated, urging accountability for the driver who initially fled.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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