NewsLocal News

Actions

Wrong-way driver seriously hurt in crash on I-35 near Liberty

Posted

CLAY COUNTY, Mo. -- An 83-year-old woman was seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash on I-35 near 152 Hwy. Friday night. 

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the woman was driving the wrong way in the northbound lanes of I-35 when she sideswiped another vehicle. 

Her car then slammed into another vehicle and was struck by a semi-truck. In all, four vehicles were involved in the crash. 

The woman was taken to an area hospital via ambulance. 

No other injuries were reported. 

The interstate was closed for a few hours as crews worked to clear the scene. It has since reopened.