KCK Mail Delivery Van Hits One-Year-Old Child, Causing Injury

In Kansas City, Kansas, police are investigating after a one-year-old boy was hit by a postal delivery van. The driver of the van is said to be cooperating with authorities after the 18-month-old toddler ran into the street, resulting in him being hit and sustaining injuries. The community is hopeful that the child will recover. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, with the driver remaining on the scene and the child being taken to a nearby hospital. Speed and impairment are not believed to be factors in the accident. Neighbors express their sadness and concern for the child, emphasizing that the neighborhood is full of children and there are limited places for them to play. Despite street signs warning drivers to slow down due to children playing, accidents still occur. The USPS has released a statement expressing sympathy for the family involved and highlighting the carrier’s cooperation with authorities. The police believe the child is still in the hospital. This tragic incident serves as a reminder to drivers to exercise caution in residential areas where children may be at play.

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