Raytown Police Department officers, Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers, and emergency medical service personnel responded to dispatch reports of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle near the intersection of East 87th Street and James A. Reed Road at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Responding first responders located 5-year-old Ka’una Reed in the roadway suffering from severe, critical injuries. Emergency medical technicians administered lifesaving care on scene before transporting her to a regional hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Law Enforcement Investigation and Driver Search
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A and the Raytown Police Department Crash Reconstruction Unit initiated a hit-and-run investigation to locate the fleeing vehicle and unidentified driver. Investigating officers urged anyone who witnessed the collision or possesses relevant surveillance or dashcam footage from Tuesday evening to contact MSHP Troop A headquarters at 816-622-0800. Official vital statistics registrations and coroner filings are being finalized under the jurisdiction of the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Family Support and Funeral Services
News of the young girl’s passing has brought widespread grief to family members, neighbors, and residents across the Kansas City metropolitan area. In response to the sudden tragedy, community members established a GoFundMe campaign to help the family cover funeral expenses and immediate memorial costs. Formal announcements regarding public visitation, child memorial services, and burial arrangements will be published by authorized family representatives once finalized.
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