Woman dies after being struck by vehicle Thursday night

By Leah Rainwater

Published July 3, 2026 11:36 am

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- One woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night at Dewey and Highland avenues.

The St. Joseph Police Department said it responded to the crash around 9:45 p.m. Thursday. The woman sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead.

SJPD's Traffic Unit is investigating the crash and said no additional information will be released at this time.

Since the crash, SJPD said the road has been reopened to traffic.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact the St. Joseph Police Department at 816-271-4777 or submit an anonymous tip through the TIPS Hotline at 816-238-TIPS (8477).

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Leah Rainwater

Leah Rainwater is the Digital Content Director at KQ2 News.

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