Author name: Eric Playter

News: Wrong-way collision on Interstate 49 leaves both drivers dead

CASS COUNTY, MO – A collision involving a wrong-way driver killed two women in Cass County Monday afternoon, the Kansas City Star reports.   The accident happened near the Missouri 291 and Interstate 49 interchange at about 1:10 p.m.  According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 77-year-old Sandra C. Hammond of Belton, Missouri was driving […]

News: Wrong-way collision on Interstate 49 leaves both drivers dead Read More »

News: Driver injured after crashing into vehicle on Highway 50 in Johnson County

JOHNSON COUNTY, MO – The Missouri State Highway Patrol was at the scene of a crash that left a driver hospitalized Friday night.   According to KSIS Radio, two vehicles were involved in the collision on Highway 50 near NW 1421st Road at about 9:53 p.m.   Troopers said 29-year-old Michelle R. Lisher of Warrensburg

News: Driver injured after crashing into vehicle on Highway 50 in Johnson County Read More »

News: Driver injured when car rear-ends pickup on I-35 south in Clay County

CLAY COUNTY, MO – A driver was injured when her car slammed into another vehicle on a highway in Clay County Friday morning.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the incident occurred on Interstate 35 southbound at about 6:53 a.m.   According to state troopers, the driver of a Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck had

News: Driver injured when car rear-ends pickup on I-35 south in Clay County Read More »

News: Multiple crashes shut down portions of I-49 and I-70 during snowstorm

KANSAS CITY, MO – State troopers in the Kansas City area were responding to numerous accidents Wednesday morning as a snowstorm made driving treacherous.   According to WDAF, the crashes shut down portions of Interstate 49 and Interstate 70 for hours. In one incident, a driver lost control of a semitrailer while traveling in the

News: Multiple crashes shut down portions of I-49 and I-70 during snowstorm Read More »

News: Kansas City woman seriously injured in car accident on I-470 ramp

JACKSON COUNTY, MO – A Kansas City woman was seriously injured in a rollover car crash in Jackson County Monday evening, authorities said.   According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident took place on the northbound I-470 ramp to NE Strother Road at about 5:30 p.m.   Troopers said

News: Kansas City woman seriously injured in car accident on I-470 ramp Read More »

News: 3 injured in Benton County crash involving alleged drunk driver

BENTON COUNTY, MO – A driver was arrested following a crash in Benton County Monday night that left three people injured, reports KSIS Radio.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol said 45-year-old Kimberly M. Martinez was driving a Nissan when she failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of US Highway 65

News: 3 injured in Benton County crash involving alleged drunk driver Read More »

Woman dies after pickup crashes into construction equipment in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, MO – A pickup truck driver died following an accident in Kansas City early Thursday morning, according to KCTV.   The crash happened in the vicinity of NW 50th Terrace and Frontier Road at about 3 a.m.   Investigators said 47-year-old Angela Mathis was driving a Chevrolet Silverado northbound on Frontier Road when

Woman dies after pickup crashes into construction equipment in Kansas City Read More »

News: Driver injured after crashing into parked vehicle on ramp to I-70 west

LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MO – Missouri State Police issued a crash report on an accident that injured an elderly driver in Lafayette County Friday morning.   78-year-old Ira A Crumbaugh of Slater was driving a Chevrolet Silverado on the shoulder of the entrance ramp from Locust Street onto Interstate 70 westbound when the crash occurred shortly

News: Driver injured after crashing into parked vehicle on ramp to I-70 west Read More »

News: 72-year-old woman seriously injured in Johnson County rollover crash

JOHNSON COUNTY, MO – The Missouri State Highway Patrol said two Mayview residents were injured a rollover crash in Johnson County Monday morning.   According to a crash report, the accident occurred on the Missouri 13 bypass at the Blackwater River at about 9 a.m.  Investigators said 76-year-old James D. Worley was driving a 2002

News: 72-year-old woman seriously injured in Johnson County rollover crash Read More »

News: Kansas City man fatally struck by car while crossing street

KANSAS CITY, MO – Police said a pedestrian died after he was hit by a car on a street in Kansas City early on Friday morning.   According to KMBC, the incident occurred in the vicinity of Linwood Boulevard and Benton Boulevard shortly after midnight.   Police said 58-year-old Anthony Beatty was walking across the

News: Kansas City man fatally struck by car while crossing street Read More »

Scroll to Top