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Name Withheld

Age :

Gender : Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/01/2026

Location :

City : Kansas City

County : Jackson

State : Missouri

Agency : Independence Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/31/2025, a police pursuit initiated by Independence police ended in a deadly crash in Kansas City that killed an uninvolved person and critically injured others. According to reporting, Independence officers attempted to stop a vehicle that was later confirmed to be stolen. The driver continued driving, and police chased the vehicle from Independence into Kansas City. During the pursuit, the fleeing vehicle crashed into another car, killing a bystander and causing serious injuries to additional occupants. Authorities have not publicly explained the specific reason for the initial stop, the speeds involved, or why the pursuit was continued into Kansas City. The crash and the actions of Independence police are under investigation. The incident has drawn scrutiny because it follows a pattern of recent police chases in the area that have resulted in bystander deaths.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kmbc.com/article/independence-police-chase-ends-deadly-kansas-city-crash/
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article314124768.html
https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/01/police-chase-through-jackson-county-leaves-4-victims-injured-suspect-still-large/