Family says 4-year-old struck, killed by delivery vehicle always had a smile on his face
By Chloe Godding, Eric Graves
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — The family of a 4-year-old struck and killed by an Amazon delivery vehicle says they are devastated over his loss.
Family identified the young boy as Tadens Joseph.
Tadens was playing on a sidewalk in a park area in the 1800 block of East Third Terrace when he was hit by a marked Amazon vehicle, according to police.
The driver initially stopped but left before emergency crews arrived on the scene, police said. A family member attempted to follow the vehicle, but the driver reportedly denied involvement.
Kansas City police said in an update Tuesday afternoon that one person had been taken into custody for further investigation.
Now, the child’s family is grieving.
They say Tadens loved Spider-Man, Lays potato chips, soccer and pizza.
He always tried to play with everyone and was very friendly. He’ll be remembered for the smile he always wore, his family said.
KCPD worked with both Amazon and a third-party delivery driving company involved while investigating.
Amazon shared the following statement after the crash: “Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family during this incredibly difficult time. We’ll fully cooperate with police as they continue their investigation.”
Detectives will now work to assemble investigative findings, reconstruct the scene, conduct witness interviews and analyze forensic or video evidence. Once that process is finished, the case will be submitted to prosecutors for them to determine if charges will be filed.
“These are complex investigations and many times can take several weeks to complete,” police said.
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