Box Van Crash on Missouri Route 350 Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO — A box van crash on Missouri Route 350 on Friday, October 6, at approximately 2:41 p.m. resulted in one fatality and two injuries.
Authorities said the vehicle was traveling west when it veered off a curve, subsequently crashing and igniting. Emergency responders from the Lee's Summit Fire Department arrived on the scene to extinguish the fire and provide medical aid.
Witnesses reported that the driver was extricated from the vehicle but succumbed to injuries. Two passengers were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the westbound lanes of Route 350 were closed for several hours during the investigation and cleanup efforts. Towing services were also on-site to remove the wreckage.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Further details will be provided as they become available.