Kansas City Man Curtis A. Thaxton Killed in Multi-Vehicle Highway Collision

Incident Summary and Investigation

According to preliminary reports from local emergency dispatchers and law enforcement:

Initial 911 Call: At approximately 10:00 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting a pedestrian in the roadway along U.S. 169 Highway between Evening Star Road and Pleasant Valley Road.

Sequence of Impacts: Thaxton was initially struck by a northbound vehicle whose driver returned to the scene. As a responding deputy arrived, Thaxton was struck by a second vehicle.

Vehicle of Interest: Investigators believe a third vehicle—described as a black Hyundai Tucson with black wheels traveling northbound behind the second car—may also have been involved.

Medical Transport: Miami County EMS transported Thaxton to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased from his injuries.

Official Status and Next Steps

Law enforcement officials confirmed there is no initial indication of foul play, though crash reconstructionists are working to establish the full timeline of events. Authorities have asked anyone who was traveling along U.S. 169 near Pleasant Valley Road around 10:00 p.m. Sunday to contact the Miami County Sheriff’s Office with relevant information or dashcam footage.

Memorial and Funeral Status

Formal arrangements regarding visitation hours, funeral services, or memorial proceedings for Curtis A. Thaxton have not yet been publicly finalized. Official details will be provided directly by the family or designated funeral service providers once available.