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One person died, another critically injured in overnight crash in Kansas City, Kansas

A man was killed and another person was critically injured in an overnight single-vehicle crash in Kansas City, Kansas, a police spokeswoman said. The crash occurred near North James Street and Interstate 70. This Google Maps Street View image of the area is from 2022.
A man was killed and another person was critically injured in an overnight single-vehicle crash in Kansas City, Kansas, a police spokeswoman said. The crash occurred near North James Street and Interstate 70. This Google Maps Street View image of the area is from 2022. Google Maps

A man was killed and another person was critically injured in an overnight single-vehicle crash in Kansas City, Kansas, a police spokeswoman said.

Police responded to the crash about 1:20 a.m. Thursday near North James Street and Interstate 70, said Officer Jovanna Cheatum with the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

Arriving officers found a man inside the wrecked vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene, Cheatum said.

Officers also found another person who had been ejected from the vehicle during the crash. That person was taken to a hospital and was in critical condition, she said.

The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department’s traffic division is investigating the fatal wreck. Anyone with information is urged to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).

Robert A. Cronkleton
The Kansas City Star
Robert A. Cronkleton is a breaking news reporter for The Kansas City Star, covering crime, courts, transportation, weather and climate. He’s been at The Star for 36 years. His skills include multimedia and data reporting and video and audio editing. Support my work with a digital subscription
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