INDEPENDENCE, MO : Three-vehicle crash on I-70 kills one driver, puts two in critical condition on Saturday, 14th October 2023

The Independence Police Department is investigating an early morning crash on I-70 that left several injured and one dead.

The crash happened at about 5 a.m. on westbound I-70. A black Mazda 3 was entering westbound I-70 from the southbound 291 Highway ramp when it lost control and left the roadway. It reentered the road and crossed over all three lanes of westbound I-70, hitting the median wall separating east and westbound traffic.

After hitting the wall, the Mazda was disabled in the middle of I-70. It was then hit by a silver Acura ILX on the driver’s door. Shortly after, a third vehicle– a silver Ford Fusion– hit both cars.

The driver and passenger in the Mazda were both taken to the hospital with serious injuries and they are still in critical condition.

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