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Texas Man Killed in Platte County Hit-and-Run

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:23 AM

A 38-year-old Houston man is dead following a hit-and-run collision in Platte County on Thursday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the victim was struck by an unknown vehicle while in the southbound lanes of U.S. 69 near Interstate 635. Authorities have notified the man’s next of kin and are currently searching for…

A 38-year-old Houston man is dead following a hit-and-run collision in Platte County on Thursday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the victim was struck by an unknown vehicle while in the southbound lanes of U.S. 69 near Interstate 635. Authorities have notified the man’s next of kin and are currently searching for the driver involved in the fatal incident.

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