Two seriously injured after I-70 crash in Kansas City Saturday night
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Police Department reported a one-vehicle crash in Kansas City, Missouri late Saturday night.
According to police, a black Toyota Corolla was speeding eastbound on Interstate 70 just before 11:45 p.m. The driver lost control and went off the highway, striking a guardrail and destroying about 50 feet of it. KCPD said the car then ended up landing on top of the guardrail.
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Police said the driver and passenger were not wearing seatbelts. Both individuals were taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
The crash occurred before the rain or storms moved into the area, KCPD said. Weather was not a factor. However, the driver is being investigated for driving under the influence.
According to police, all lanes of Interstate 70 were closed for about an hour-and-a-half.
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The cause of the crash is still under investigation. For more information, stay tuned at FOX4 News for the latest updates and details.
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