Jan 27, 2023

2 from Missouri dead after ejected in crash on Kansas highway

Posted Jan 27, 2023 10:00 AM
First responders on the scene of the fatal crash investigation -photo courtesy KCTV
First responders on the scene of the fatal crash investigation -photo courtesy KCTV

JOHNSON COUNTY —Two people died in an accident just before 8a.m. Thursday in Johnson County.

The Overland Park police reported a vehicle driven by 26-year-old  Marquan Wilson, Kansas City, Missouri was entering northbound on U.S. 69 Highway from the ramp of westbound Interstate 435.

While traveling north on U.S. 69, Wilson initiated a lane change and struck a northbound vehicle. 

After impact, Wilson driver lost control of the car. It struck the cement barrier and rolled Wilson and a passenger identified as 44-year-old r Amie Wood of Kansas City, Missouri were ejected and pronounced deceased on scene. There were no other injuries reported.  The accident remains under investigation.