Kansas City Man Pleads Guilty After ATV Crash Into Police Officer

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A Kansas City man named Kendall Coleman has pleaded guilty to charges related to an incident where he crashed an ATV into a police officer during a traffic stop in April 2025. Coleman is expected to serve around 12 years in prison under a plea deal. The officer has since recovered from the injuries sustained in the incident.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers that law enforcement officers can face during routine traffic stops, especially when dealing with reckless individuals operating vehicles like ATVs. It also raises questions about the role of parents in assisting their children evade law enforcement after committing crimes.

The details

According to court documents, Kendall Coleman was part of a group of ATV and motorcycle riders that police attempted to stop near Truman Road and Main Street in Kansas City in April 2025. During the attempted stop, Coleman crashed his ATV into a police officer, injuring the officer. Coleman was charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and aggravated fleeing. His father, Marc Coleman, also pleaded guilty on Thursday for helping his son flee to Colorado after the incident.

• The incident occurred in April 2025 near Truman Road and Main Street in Kansas City.
• Kendall Coleman and his father Marc Coleman pleaded guilty on Thursday.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.