Dec 31, 2024

KCPD: Street racing led to double-fatal crash

Posted Dec 31, 2024 11:00 AM
Photo courtesy KMBC
Photo courtesy KMBC

KANSAS CITY—Two people died in an accident just before 10:30a.m. Monday in Kansas City.

A black Chrysler 300 and a silver Dodge Charger were street racing Southbound on Wornall from 99th Street at a high rate of speed, according to KCPD Sgt. Phil DiMartino.

At the same time, a silver Honda HRV was making a left turn onto Carondolet from Wornall.

Photo courtesy KMBC
Photo courtesy KMBC

The Chrysler struck the Honda. The driver and passenger of the Honda were both pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Chrysler was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. This is fatality # 96 and #97 compared to #101 from last year, according to DiMartino.  Names of those who died and additional details have not been released.