Ice blamed for single-vehicle crash in Independence that killed Kentucky woman
A 32-year-old Kentucky woman died Monday from injuries she suffered in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in Independence.
Police identified the woman as Amanda Hrenya of Florence, Ky.
The crash occurred about 11:50 p.m. on Friday on I-70 near Phelps Road. Hrenya was headed east in a 2007 Dodge Nitro when she lost control on the icy road.
Her car left the highway and struck a rock bluff. She was taken to a hospital where she died early Monday from her injuries.
Independence police continue to investigate the crash.
Robert A. Cronkleton: 816-234-4261, @cronkb
This story was originally published January 16, 2017 at 12:17 PM with the headline "Ice blamed for single-vehicle crash in Independence that killed Kentucky woman."