Kansas City, Missouri – A woman suffered serious injuries early Tuesday morning after losing control of her vehicle on an icy stretch of Interstate 29 near Kansas City International Airport, according to state authorities. The crash highlights the dangers drivers face during winter weather conditions in the Kansas City metro area.
Incident Overview
The crash occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 27, just east of Kansas City International Airport. Authorities say a 28-year-old woman from Kansas City, Missouri was traveling northbound on Interstate 29 when her vehicle began to skid on icy pavement, ultimately resulting in a violent collision involving a second vehicle.
Timeline of Events
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, troopers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 1:00 a.m. after receiving reports of a crash near NW 112th Street. Investigators determined that icy road conditions played a key role in the incident.
As the woman’s Chevrolet Sonic traveled northbound, it lost traction and started skidding. The car veered off the right side of the roadway, striking a concrete barrier along the interstate.
Moments later, a Jeep Liberty, also traveling northbound on I-29, collided with the disabled Chevrolet.
Details From Police
State troopers confirmed that the 28-year-old driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. As a result of the impact, she sustained serious injuries and required emergency medical attention at the scene…