WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Two Kansas officers avoided serious injuries while on the scene of weekend crash during a storm that brought heavy snow to the Kansas City metro.
Just before 8a.m. November 30, KHP Master Trooper Garver and an officer with the Kansas City Kansas Police Department were struck while on southbound Interstate 635 at State Avenue while working a non-injury crash due to slick roads due to the snow storm.
As Master Trooper Garver talked with the officer, he observed a car quickly approaching after losing control on the slick roads.
Master Trooper Garver warned the KCK Officer to "watch out" as he was running away. The officer put his emergency vehicle in drive and attempted to pull forward to avoid a collision.
Unfortunately, both law enforcement vehicles and a citizen's vehicle were struck.
Thankfully, no one was injured in the crash. The outcome of this crash was mitigated because Master Trooper Garver and the KCK officer remained vigilant of their surroundings.
As we continue to enter the winter weather months, remember to slow down for the road conditions and move over for all first responders.