HARRISONVILLE, Mo. — A woman was killed Thursday evening in a three-vehicle crash that shut down a busy stretch of Interstate 49 for several hours, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the victim, a 56-year-old Harrisonville resident, was driving an SUV when the collision happened near the Commercial Street exit. Emergency crews responded quickly, but she died from her injuries at the scene. Her identity has not yet been released as officials work to notify her family.
SUPPORT THE FAMILY - GOD BLESS YOU
All northbound lanes of I-49 were closed while investigators documented the scene and cleared debris from the roadway. Traffic was allowed to resume shortly before 9 p.m.
The Highway Patrol is continuing to piece together what caused the crash, including how the three vehicles became involved. Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
Those with information can contact local law enforcement or leave an anonymous tip through the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477), the online tip portal, or the P3Tips mobile app. Rewards may be offered for details that help advance the case.