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Bicyclist killed after hitting car in Lee's Summit identified, had just turned 14
A 14-year-old boy was killed Wednesday morning after colliding with a vehicle in Lee's Summit, according to a press release from Lee's Summit police Sgt. Chris Depue.
Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Southwest Jefferson Street and Southwest Scherer Road around 10 a.m Wednesday on reports of a motor vehicle collision, according to the press release.
Noah Lakey, 14, was traveling southbound on a sidewalk when he entered the roadway and collided with a vehicle, according to the press release. He was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Lakey was an eighth-grader at Summit Lakes Middle School, according to an email from the school's principal, Dr. David Mitchell, sent to families Thursday evening.
'It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news that Noah Lakey, an outgoing eighth grader, died Wednesday morning in a tragic accident,' the email said.
The email encouraged students to reach out to the school's administrative team for support.
Lakey, who turned 14 on June 1, was 'a young man full of life and kindness,' according to a GoFundMe for Lakey's family. He loved archery, listening to music, playing video games and spending time with friends.
The Star's Bella Waters contributed to reporting.
