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Child Under 5 Killed by Amazon Delivery Vehicle in Kansas City

Police request anonymous tips in a fatal crash investigation.

Overview

  • Kansas City police say a marked Amazon van struck a young child in the 1800 block of East 3rd Terrace.
  • Family identified the child as 4-year-old Joseph Tadens, who entered the street from a nearby park and died from his injuries.
  • Investigators report the driver stopped briefly at the scene and left before emergency crews arrived.
  • A family member followed to a later stop, informed the driver of the crash, and the driver denied involvement.
  • Police say they are making headway in identifying a subject of interest and urge anonymous tips through Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers.