KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two individuals lost their lives after a robbery suspect led police on a wrong-way chase on Northbound Interstate 435 near 210 Highway on Tuesday morning.
The Kansas City Police Department was in pursuit of a suspect wanted for multiple armed robberies when the tragic incident occurred. The chase came to a halt once the suspect began driving against the flow of traffic on the interstate.
The suspect’s vehicle ultimately collided with another car, resulting in the deaths of two people. Law enforcement officials did not confirm whether the suspect also sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
This devastating event unfolded around 4:30 a.m. and has left the Kansas City community in shock. The circumstances leading up to the fatal collision are still under investigation by local authorities.
The wrong-way crash on Interstate I-435 near 210 Highway has claimed the lives of two individuals, adding to the tragic toll of reckless criminal activity. The investigation is ongoing as the community mourns the senseless loss of life.