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Teen struck by vehicle on KCMO’s south side

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A teenager was struck by a vehicle on the city’s south side Saturday afternoon, Kansas City Police said.

Emergency crews were called to the 10400 block of Blue Ridge Boulevard about 2:45 p.m.

Police said the 14-year-old was trying to cross the street when he was struck by a northbound car.  He was rushed to a hospital with a serious head injury that does not appear to be life-threatening.

Police are urging drivers to slow down under the current street conditions.