Second driver identified in fatal hit-and-run that killed a KC transgender woman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City, Missouri police have identified a second driver involved in a hit-and-run accident that killed Kita Bee, a transgender woman well known in KC’s LGBTQ+ community was.

The accident occurred in the 3200 block of Independence Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Friday.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a truck struck Kita Bee and fled the scene.

The driver of the truck was followed by another driver who witnessed the incident. That driver later returned to the scene of the accident.

On the day of the accident, according to police, there were indications that a second vehicle may have hit Kita Bee.

On Tuesday, KCPD said the second driver had been identified. Police are not looking for anyone connected to the incident.

The full results of the investigation will be presented to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office to determine applicable charges, according to police.

KCPD said the process could take several weeks to “ensure they (prosecutors) have all the information necessary to make the best decision regarding potential criminal charges.”

Kita Bee’s loved ones remembered her for always being her authentic self and always sweet, even though she went through a lot in her life.

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