Missouri Accident Law Firm- Downtown Kansas City Police Chase Leads to Death and Injuries
At approximately 1:15 a.m., Sargent Bill Mahoney with Kansas City, Missouri police department saw a Mazda 626 tailgating another vehicle in an aggressive manner in the southbound lanes of U.S. 71. Police proceeded to stop the Mazda on the ramp to 22nd Street, but when the officer stopped the Mazda, it sped off at a high rate of speed, leaving the officer no choice but to stop the pursuit as the Mazda was travelling too fast.
Sgt. Mahoney reported the Mazda struck a vehicle carrying two adults and two children at the intersection of 13th and Holmes. Fortunately, no one in that vehicle sustained personal injuries. However, the impact with the other vehicle caused the Mazda to lose control, clip a utility pole and hit three parking meters before hitting a dumpster on the sidewalk between 12th and 13th Street.
The driver, a 40 year old Kansas City, Missouri man, was ejected from the vehicle and instantly killed. His female passenger was taken to the hospital and was listed as having moderate injuries.
An autopsy was performed to determine whether the driver was intoxicated. However, the results were not available.
