The Missouri State Highway Patrol is actively seeking a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of 5-year-old Ka’Una Reed. The investigation centers on a driver who fled the scene after striking the child. According to law enforcement, the incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, on eastbound East 87th Street, east of James A. Reed Road in Raytown, Missouri. Troopers have identified a specific vehicle of interest for questioning: a gray Ram 1500 truck manufactured between 2009 and 2018. Investigators believe the vehicle may sustain damage to the front end resulting from the collision. Sgt. Justin Ewing of the Missouri State Highway Patrol emphasized that the agency is taking the lead on the investigation and has not yet made an arrest. Ewing noted that while Flock cameras are typically utilized to track vehicles via license plates, troopers currently lack a plate number, making public assistance critical. The family of Ka’Una Reed, including her father Roderick Reed, aunt Chloe Jones, and cousin Shania Robinson, has gathered to mourn the loss of the child, described by relatives as a happy and loving individual. The family is urging the driver to come forward and take accountability, stating that doing so would provide necessary closure. The community has rallied around the family, with support including a GoFundMe campaign. Authorities are asking anyone with information, including those with home security footage that may have captured the vehicle or noticed damage to a gray Ram 1500, to contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 816-622-0800. The suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.