Pedestrian killed in accident at 51st and Troost identified as UMKC student
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A UMKC student was confirmed to be the victim hit by a car while crossing Troost Avenue on her scooter on Thursday around noon.
Yuxi Wu, a conservatory pianist, later died in the hospital due to her injuries.
KD said Wu was trying to cross the street but was hit by a car and was sent to the hospital. People near the intersection said it could have been avoided if a stoplight was installed at this intersection. The posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour, but many residents told KCTV Thursday evening that drivers appear to go faster than that.
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Courtney Crappell, DMA, Dean of UMKC Conservatory sent out an email to students on Friday around 2:40 p.m. stating that the loss “deeply affects our entire community.”
Crappell said he has been in with the parents and shared her condolences. He also shared UMKC will continue to work with the family during this process.
Wu started her Master of Music degree in Piano Performance this fall.
“Yuxi was not only a hardworking student constantly working to better herself, but also a very kind person,” said Professor Sean Chen.
UMKC is providing counseling to all students, faculty and staff who need help navigating this loss. Counselors will be available to students in a group setting at the Grant Hall Conference Room on Oct. 1 from 9-11 a.m.
Students also have the option to go to drop-in counseling services. The individual counseling sessions are in the Brookside 51 building, Suite 201. Session times are available at the following:
- Monday at 9 and 10 a.m., and 1 p.m.
- Tuesday at 1 and 3 p.m.
- Thursday at 10 a.m., and 3 p.m.
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