Overland Park Man Killed in Interstate 435 Collision
OVERLAND PARK, KS — A 45-year-old man was killed after being struck by two vehicles on Interstate 435 shortly after midnight on Sunday.
According to authorities, the incident occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m. near Quivira Road. The victim was on foot when he was hit by an eastbound vehicle, followed by a second vehicle that also struck him. Both vehicles fled the scene.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene at 12:20 a.m. and pronounced the man deceased. The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, and officials have not yet released the man’s identity pending family notification.
The crash prompted a temporary closure of the right lane while responders managed the situation. No injuries to the drivers of the vehicles involved were reported.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward.