KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person died after a wrong-way crash overnight on Interstate 70 westbound near Noland Road.
Independence police were called to the scene just before 12:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The investigation revealed a Toyota Camry heading eastbound in the westbound lanes struck a Kia Optima, continued into the path of a semi, and then was struck by a Honda Accord before coming to a stop.
Police said the driver of the Optima, 64-year-old Ricky Monroe, of Blue Springs, died in the crash.
Two of the other three drivers sustained serious injuries and were transported to area hospitals.
"Independence Police Dispatch began receiving reports of a Wrong-Way driver within seconds of the reported crash," police shared in a news release.
The Accident Investigation Team helped investigate the scene.
I-70 westbound was closed at Noland Road. Crews re-opened the interstate just before 8 a.m.
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