Clay County authorties probe fatal hit-and-run on Edgar Petty Road

Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian along Edgar Petty Road. Authorities reported that at approximately 7:10 a.m., a semitruck driver traveling on Highway 35 contacted dispatch after observing an individual lying on Edgar Petty Road, just north of NE 116th Street. Deputies arrived within four minutes and discovered a deceased man in the roadway. Preliminary information indicates the victim was struck by an unidentified vehicle that left the scene. Edgar Petty Road was closed for several hours as investigators processed the area and collected evidence. The Platte County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office assisted in surveying the crash scene. Detectives are working to determine the identity of the man. Officials stated that once identification is confirmed, next of kin will be notified, and the victim’s name will be released. Investigators believe the vehicle involved in the crash may have sustained fresh damage. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Investigations Unit at 816-407-3728 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous. Post Views: Share this: Tweet Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Print (Opens in new window) Share on Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Related Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options Sharing Email this article Print this article