One man has been charged after an early morning two-car fatal crash in Lee's Summit.
Shortly after 2:00 Sunday morning crews were dispatched to NE M-291 Highway and NE Swann Road on a two-car crash with injuries.
Police found a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer and a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.
Initial investigation indicates the truck was north on 291 and ran a red light and struck the passenger door of the Lancer that was crossing the highway eastbound on Swann.
The driver of the Lancer, 41-year-old Christopher N. Coffelt of Lee's Summit was transported to a hospital where he later died.
The driver of the pickup, Steven S. Ontiveros, 28, also of Lee's Summit was taken into custody. He has been charged with a Class C Felony for Driving While Intoxicated, causing the death of another; bond has been set at $100,000.00
