Investigators believe the vehicle is a black GMC Yukon or Chevrolet Tahoe from model years 2000 to 2010, and few other details have been reported.
Raytown, MO - October 28, 2026
A 5-year-old girl died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian in Raytown, Missouri, around 9 p.m. on October 13, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). Investigators are now searching for a vehicle they believe was involved, as reported by KSHB 41 Kansas City.
Key Facts
- Date: October 13, 2026 (around 9 p.m.)
- Location: East 87th Street east of James A. Reed Road, Raytown, Missouri
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run involving a pedestrian
- Vehicles involved: Sought vehicle believed to be a black GMC Yukon or Chevrolet Tahoe, model years 2000 to 2010
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality, a 5-year-old girl
- Responding agencies: Missouri State Highway Patrol
- Reported by: KSHB 41 Kansas City
Crash Overview
On the evening of October 13, a pedestrian was struck in a hit-and-run on East 87th Street, east of James A. Reed Road, in Raytown. According to MSHP, the 5-year-old girl who was hit later died. The driver of the vehicle did not stop, and the vehicle has not been located.
MSHP announced that its investigators are looking for a new vehicle connected to the crash. Officials said the vehicle is believed to be a black GMC Yukon or Chevrolet Tahoe from model years 2000 to 2010.
As of the most recent reporting, few other details have been released. Anyone with information about the crash is directed to MSHP Troop A headquarters.
People Involved
The person struck was a 5-year-old girl who was a pedestrian. KSHB 41 reported that her aunt, Christina Barfield, started a GoFundMe campaign the day after the crash. The campaign identifies the girl as Ka'Una Simone Reed. As of Wednesday afternoon, more than $10,000 had been raised.