KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person was killed in an overnight crash that stemmed from a law enforcement pursuit.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says troopers tried to pull over a driver on a traffic stop near U.S. 169 and Barry Road about 1 a.m.
When approached by troopers, the driver did not stop. As the driver was approaching U.S. 169 and Barry Road, the vehicle hit the median and overturned.
MSHP said the driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.
They died from their injuries.
The driver has been identified as Roberto Chavez, 41, of Kansas City, Missouri.
Southbound lanes of 169 Highway were closed for several hours.
The investigation continues into what happened.
