Driver critically injured after hitting concrete barrier on U.S. 71 in KC

One person is left with serious injuries after a crash on U.S. 71 Highway in Kansas City Wednesday morning.

Officers responded just after midnight to Highway 71 near 51st Street in Kansas City. The crash happened as a black Honda Civic sped north on Highway 71, according to a preliminary investigation.

Just south of 51st Street, the Honda allegedly sideswiped a blue Hyundai Kona that was also traveling north on Highway 71, according to a crash report. After striking the Hyundai, the Honda ran off the road to the left and struck a concrete barrier head on in the center median, according to a crash report…

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