Three people were injured when a vehicle slammed into the side of an aging building in Kansas City’s Lykins neighborhood Thursday night. The building was seriously damaged in the crash, and its owner, an 83-year-old man who has been a plumber in the area since the 1960s, was left reeling.

The crash happened just after 9 p.m. in the 4800 block of East 9th Street. Officers were on patrol in the area when they saw a car speeding and moving erratically, said Capt. Jake Becchina, a spokesperson for the Kansas City Police Department.

When officers attempted to stop the vehicle for a traffic violation, the driver did not stop and sped away, Becchina said. According to a police report, officers decided not to pursue since charges would have only been for traffic violations.

Moments later, the c

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