Kansas City, MO (September 21, 2024) – A tragic head-on collision occurred on Friday night, September 20, resulting in one fatality and serious injuries to another individual. The accident took place on U.S. Highway 50 in Johnson County.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) crash report, 45-year-old Peter Goss from Mission Hills was driving a Chevrolet Suburban eastbound on U.S. Highway 50 when he began traveling in the opposite lanes of traffic. This maneuver led to a head-on collision with a Subaru Legacy, operated by 65-year-old Kevin Wilson from Lee’s Summit.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but unfortunately, the Johnson County Coroner pronounced Kevin Wilson dead at 12:14 a.m. Peter Goss sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
At this time, it remains unclear whether either driver was wearing their seatbelt at the time of the crash. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident is ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends affected by this heartbreaking event.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Missouri
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