Missouri

Man Killed in Accident at I-70 near Pittman Rd in Kansas City, MO

Published on: August 30, 2021

Date of Accident
August 28, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Pittman Road, Kansas City, MO, USA

What Happened

Kansas City Police are investigating a crash that killed a man at I-70 near Pittman Rd in Kansas City, MO on August 28th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 3:27 a.m. A Chrysler sedan headed westbound suffered a tire blow out and the driver exited the vehicle once it came to a stop. An approaching tractor-trailer attempted to swerve to avoid the var but struck the driver standing nearby before veering from the road and overturning. The Chrysler driver died at the scene. A passenger in the truck was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Chrysler sedan
Road/Highway
I-70 near Pittman Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger car suffered a tire blowout before losing control and the driver was struck by a vehicle

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