Charles Courtois Obituary – The Independence, Missouri, Police Department is currently investigating a tragic incident where a pedestrian was fatally hit while crossing a busy road in the early hours of Friday morning. At approximately 12:22 a.m. on Friday, authorities received a call regarding the incident, which took place on MO-78, specifically on 23rd Street near Norton Avenue.
According to investigators, a pedestrian who was crossing the road in that area was struck by an eastbound Kia Rio. Tragically, the pedestrian, identified as 78-year-old Charles Courtois, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Kia Rio remained at the scene and is fully cooperating with the police. As of now, this collision is still being investigated by the authorities.