Four-Year-Old Struck by Amazon Van | Kansas City News

A four-year-old boy, Tadens Joseph, was fatally struck by an Amazon delivery van in Kansas City on May 4, 2026, while playing near his home. The driver, Estefany Ortiz, reportedly fled the scene before being taken into custody — though later released — and is now facing a wrongful death lawsuit alongside her employer, Daval Express. The family alleges Ortiz ignored a child in plain sight, failed to stop or assist, and lied about involvement. No charges have been filed yet, but justice is now in motion as the grieving parents seek accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c96cc042b9057736