Kansas City, MO (May 4, 2020) – An auto accident reported early Sunday morning claimed two victims’ lives and left three others seriously injured.
Just before 2 a.m., on May 3, the Kansas City Police Department was notified of an auto collision on East 12th Street. Upon arriving at the scene of the incident, police discovered that a dark grey Lexus was traveling east along East 12th Street when the vehicle collided with the passenger side of a Chevy Traverse. The Lexus then struck a utility pole.
The driver and passenger inside the Lexus were both pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver and two passengers inside the Chevy were rushed to a local hospital with serious injuries.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this collision. We hope for their full recovery.
Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the victims who lost their lives in this accident.
Fatal Car Accidents in Missouri
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