EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Missouri — A quiet Wednesday evening turned tragic after a woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run incident on Fredericksburg Road, leaving both investigators and the community searching for answers. The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Mary Levingston of Kansas City, Missouri, whose sudden death has sparked grief and outrage among family, friends, and residents.
According to the Excelsior Springs Police Department, officers responded around 6 p.m. to reports of a person lying in the roadway on the 1000 block of Fredericksburg Road. When first responders arrived, they found Levingston on the shoulder of the road with severe injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle. Despite immediate medical attention, she was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say preliminary evidence strongly suggests that Levingston was the victim of a hit-and-run crash. Investigators are now combing the area for leads, including reviewing surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses, searching for witnesses, and examining debris found near the scene. However, as of Thursday, no description of the vehicle or driver has been confirmed.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Excelsior Springs Police Department at 816-630-2000. They emphasized that even small details — such as hearing a vehicle speeding through the area or noticing damage to a neighbor’s car — could play a crucial role in helping identify the suspect. “Every tip matters,” officials said in a statement. “Someone out there knows something that can help us bring justice to Mary and her loved ones.”
The tragedy has deeply affected the Excelsior Springs community, where residents have shared condolences and called for greater awareness around road safety. Friends described Mary Levingston as a kind, hardworking woman whose life ended far too soon. Many have expressed frustration that the person responsible fled the scene instead of stopping to help.
Police continue to canvass the area, determined to find the driver involved in Levingston’s death. While the investigation remains ongoing, officials have reassured the public that there is no wider threat to safety. They are hopeful that community cooperation will lead to an arrest and provide closure for Mary’s grieving family.
