One Person Killed; Another Seriously Injured In Early Morning Crash In Kansas City

Early this morning car accident on Highway 71 in Kansas City killed one person and severely injured another.  The crash happened around 3 a.m. on northbound lanes of 71 Highway at Red Bridge Road.  According to news reports, the accident was caused lost control after driving at a high rate of speed.  The car struck a median, ejecting the driver.  An oncoming vehicle was unable to avoid the wreckage collided with the first vehicle.  The impact ejected the second driver.  The northbound lanes had to be shut down for a few hours to allow police to investigate the scene and clean up crews to do their job.  The survivor of the accident is at a local hospital with what police described as life threatening injuries.  It is unknown if alcohol was involved in either case.

 

Late night and early morning accidents like this one are usually caused by speeding and inattentive driving.  No matter what time of day you are driving it is important to obey the rules of the road even if you think you are the only one out and about.  Maintain proper speeds and keep your eyes on the road.  Most of all, avoid any distractions such as looking for CDs or messing with your cell phone.  And if you've had too much to drink call a cab or a friend or family member.  No matter what time of day, its better to be late than not make it at all.

The Kansas and Missouri accident and personal injury attorneys of the Roswold Law Group wish to express our deepest sympathies for the victims involved in this mornings unfortunate accident.

If you have lost a loved one in an automobile accident in Kansas or Missouri and want to know if you have a case, contact experienced auto accident and injury attorney James Roswold and the experienced Kansas City personal injury attorneys of the Roswold Law group who specialize in death cases.