LEAWOOD, Kan. — Parents in Leawood are calling for safer streets after a tragic accident claimed the life of 10-year-old Duke Ommert, who was hit by a car while crossing Lee Boulevard last month.
He was hit around 6 p.m. on Oct. 13, as Duke, a fourth grader at Brookwood Elementary, was crossing Lee Boulevard at 103rd Street on his scooter.
His mother has spoken to the city council, emphasizing that the driver did not see Duke in time and urging officials to improve safety measures on the road…