KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 71-year-old woman died Saturday night in a crash in Lenexa.
The crash involved two vehicles — a Subaru WRX and a Nissan Altima.
Police said the crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the 15200 block of College Boulevard.
Officers determined both vehicles were traveling east on College when the Subaru rear-ended the Nissan. Both vehicles then left the roadway.
A Johnson County MED-ACT spokesperson said their ambulances were initially dispatched to the scene.
The 71-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the Nissan, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A 74-year-old male and a 31-year-old male were also injured in the crash. Their injuries weren’t immediately considered life-threatening.
Police said the Subaru driver was discharged from the hospital Saturday night and taken into custody on "suspicion of driving under the influence."
Investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
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