Woman killed after car strikes median on I-435 to U.S. 69 ramp in Overland Park

A woman was killed after she was ejected from her car Monday when it struck a median in the I-435 eastbound to U.S. 69 north ramp in Overland Park, police said.

The wreck occurred before 2:20 p.m. when the woman was attempting to exit onto I-435. She lost control, hit the median and was thrown from her car, according to the Overland Park Police Department.

The woman had not been publicly identified as of Monday evening.

Police had asked drivers to avoid the area. Two firetrucks could be seen on the ramp after the crash.

John Lacy, a police spokesman, asked anyone with information about the crash to call the traffic safety unit at 913-895-6300.

This story was originally published July 19, 2021 at 4:02 PM.