Kansas City, MO (October 28, 2024) – A tragic collision occurred early Sunday morning near the intersection of Truman Road and Jackson Avenue, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. At approximately 3:45 AM, Kansas City police responded to the scene of the accident.
Preliminary investigations revealed that a gray Dodge Hornet was traveling southbound on Jackson Avenue at a very high rate of speed when it ran a red light. The Dodge collided with a silver Ford Fusion that was proceeding eastbound on Truman Road through a green light. The impact struck the left side of the Ford, causing it to veer off course and crash into a wooden utility pole.
The Dodge continued its trajectory southeast, ultimately striking the west wall of Cash America Pawn. Tragically, the front passenger of the Dodge and the driver of the Ford were pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel.
The driver of the Dodge, along with two additional passengers, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Authorities are currently investigating the possibility of impairment on the part of the Dodge driver.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends affected by this devastating accident.
Fatal Accidents in Missouri
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