Kansas City, MO (May 26, 2020) – A motor vehicle accident Friday morning claimed one person’s life. At around 8:10 a.m., on May 22, authorities were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 435.
Reports show that a semi-truck was heading north along Interstate 435, in a work zone, when it collided with a GMC box truck near Front Street.
The driver of the box truck was fatally injured in pronounced deceased at the scene.
At this time, the Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident.
Fatal Semi-Truck Accidents in Missouri
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