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Driver killed early Friday after losing control on NB I-49 in Kansas City, Missouri

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police say the driver of a Toyota Camry died after losing control of their vehicle early Friday morning on Interstate 49 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Just after midnight, the driver was speeding northbound on I-49 when they lost control during a curve and left the roadway, striking a bridge support underneath Interstate 470.

The driver was ejected from the vehicle.

They were pronounced deceased at the scene.

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