KANSAS CITY, MO – Police are investigating a fatal wreck that occurred near Loose Park in Kansas City early Sunday morning, according to the Kansas City Star.
Officers responded to the area of 51st Street and Wornall Road after the crash happened shortly after 1 a.m. The Kansas City Police Department said that the driver of a Toyota sedan was heading east on 51st Street and went through a red light. The Toyota was struck by a Ford Explorer that was speeding while traveling north.
Two adults and four juveniles were taken to the hospital, and the Toyota driver was pronounced dead after being taken to an area hospital. The Ford driver is being investigated for potentially driving under the influence, police said.
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