Local

Woman, 80, killed in Jackson County in two-vehicle crash on U.S. 50

An 80-year-old woman was killed Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of U.S. 50 and Buckner Tarsney Road. This Google Maps image was taken of the intersection June 2016.
An 80-year-old woman was killed Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of U.S. 50 and Buckner Tarsney Road. This Google Maps image was taken of the intersection June 2016. Google Maps

An 80-year-old woman was killed Thursday afternoon in a traffic crash in eastern Jackson County.

Missouri Highway Patrol identified her as Ruth A. Adkins of Kingsville, Mo.

The wreck happened just after 4 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 50 and Buckner Tarsney Road.

According to the highway patrol report, Adkins was driving a 2002 Kia and failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle driven by a 31-year-old Kansas City man.

The man’s car struck the driver’s side of Adkins’ car. The man suffered minor injuries.

Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER