KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person was killed and four others were injured Sunday night in a crash in Lexington, Missouri.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicated in a crash report that a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic crossed the center line of U.S. 24, just about half a mile east of County Farm Road, around 11 p.m.
When the Sonic crossed over, it struck a 1996 Ford Explorer head-on.
The Sonic then traveled off the road while the Explorer overturned and landed on its top.
MSHP said the driver of the Sonic, a 34-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The four occupants of the Explorer sustained varying injuries:
- Minor: Baby boy, 22-year-old man
- Moderate: 26-year-old man
- Serious: 19-year-old woman (driver)
All four were transported to an area hospital.
MSHP Troop A reports this was the fourth crash and fourth fatality of 2025 for Troop A.
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