Platte County, MO (October 24, 2024) – A tragic vehicle collision occurred on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in a fatality and multiple injuries. At approximately 3:00 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scene on southbound I-29, near the 24.2 mile marker.
Preliminary reports indicate that the accident involved four vehicles, including two tractor trailers and two passenger vehicles. The crash began when the driver of a 2019 Peterbilt tractor trailer, operated by 57-year-old Samani Mahjouri from Lincoln, NE, lost control of the vehicle, causing it to skid and strike the rear of a 2002 Toyota Corolla driven by 78-year-old Patsy Withrow from Savannah, MO. The impact caused the Corolla to collide with the rear of a 2022 Freightliner tractor trailer operated by 31-year-old Sultan Singh from Manitoba, Canada. The Freightliner then struck a 2022 Ford F350 driven by 47-year-old Joseph Waxmonski from Linwood, KS.
The crash resulted in extensive damage to all vehicles involved, with the Toyota Corolla and both tractor trailers declared total losses. Emergency responders worked diligently at the scene, and the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office was notified following the tragic death of a juvenile male passenger in the Corolla.
Patsy Withrow sustained serious injuries and was transported to North Kansas City Hospital by Platte County EMS. Terri Swartz, a 44-year-old occupant of the Corolla, suffered minor injuries and was also taken to the hospital. Both drivers of the tractor trailers, Mahjouri and Waxmonski, reported minor injuries and indicated they would seek their own treatment.
This incident marks a significant tragedy on Missouri roads, as it has been recorded as Fatal Crash #65 and Fatality #73 for the year 2024. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing, with authorities working to gather more details about the events leading up to the collision.
Our thoughts are with the families affected by this devastating accident.
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