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Two Killed in Accident at I-435 in Kansas City, MO

Published on: March 20, 2024

Date of Accident
March 15, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Orlando Ward
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-435, Kansas City, MO, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that killed two people at I-435 in Kansas City, MO on March 15th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 5:09 a.m. Investigators say a Nissan Versa was stopped eastbound on I-435 when it was rear ended by a Ford Explorer owned by the Kansas City Fire Department. The Nissan was next struck by a semi-truck, a passenger in the rear of the Nissan suffering fatal injuries at the scene. A front seat passenger was hospitalized with injuries they later died from. The drivers of the Nissan and Ford were both hospitalized with injuries believed to be serious in nature. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Kansas City Police
Vehicles Involved
Nissan Versa, Ford Explorer, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-435
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (2), serious injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Nissan Versa was rear ended by a Ford Explorer

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