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2 killed, 2 injured in overnight crash in Kansas City, Missouri

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Posted at 3:30 AM, Feb 12, 2024
and last updated 2024-02-12 09:59:39-05

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri, police are investigating a crash that killed two people and injured two others.

Police said a white Chevy Malibu was speeding near the 5900 block of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. around 1:30 a.m.

Police said the Malibu lost control, crossed over the yellow line and hit a white Chevy SUV.

The Malibu left the roadway and struck a utility pole before coming to rest.

Police said the unrestrained driver and unrestrained passenger were transported to a local hospital where they were both pronounced dead.

The driver and passenger of the Trax were both transported to an area hospital in serious condition, but have now been upgraded to stable.