Pedestrian Killed on I-70 Near Sweet Springs | Kansas City News

A 66-year-old man was fatally struck by a semi-truck on Interstate 70 near Sweet Springs Sunday night while walking in an eastbound travel lane. The driver attempted to swerve but couldn’t avoid the collision. Authorities responded quickly, and the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. This tragic incident underscores the extreme danger of walking on highways—especially at night—and serves as a sobering reminder of roadway safety. 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/091ffd8ee727d36f