Car crash kills Liberty man, 20

A 20-year-old man died after an early Monday in a two-vehicle crash at Missouri 291 and Moss Avenue in Liberty, police said.

The victim was identified as Joaquin Mendoza Jr. of Liberty. The accident occurred just before 1:30 a.m.

According to the initial report, Mendoza was northbound in a Dodge Neon when he collided with a southbound Chevrolet Equinox. The driver of Equinox was taken to Liberty Hospital with serious injuries.

Mendoza later died. The accident remains under investigation, police said.

This story was originally published February 17, 2014 at 12:55 PM with the headline "Car crash kills Liberty man, 20."