# Five-Year-Old Hit by Car in Independence | Kansas City News

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Podcast: [Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559400)
Published: 2026-07-14T02:25:29+00:00
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## Resource

A five-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by a Subaru at the intersection of West Truman Road and North River Boulevard in Independence. The child, reportedly walking with friends on the sidewalk, suddenly ran into the street, leaving the driver with no time to react. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police, who are investigating who was supposed to be supervising the children. The case remains active as authorities gather more details to understand the full circumstances of this heartbreaking accident. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b3e9418cced23685

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