KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person was killed and another critically injured in a four-vehicle crash shortly after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday on eastbound Interstate 70 just east of Interstate 435 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Police said the preliminary investigation indicates a silver Nissan Altima was traveling eastbound on I-70 approaching Stadium Drive when the driver failed to stop for congested traffic ahead.
The Nissan Altima struck the rear of a black Nissan full-size van, resulting in a four-vehicle collision.
Police said one person in the Altima was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.
Two individuals, one from the Altima and one from the van, were transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.
The eastbound lanes of I-70 reopened about 8:10 p.m.
The investigation is still ongoing.
KCPD said the case is being referred to prosecutors for consideration.
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