Apr 22, 2025

Woman injured after crash during I-70 police chase

Posted Apr 22, 2025 11:00 AM

KANSAS CITY —One person was injured in an accident during a police chase just before 1p.m. Monday in Kansas City.

According to a preliminary investigation, the driver was eluding Sugar Creek Police Department on Interstate 70 westbound from 435 Highway at a high rate of speed, according to KCPD Offier Alayna Gonzalez.

During the pursuit, Kansas City Police assisted by using tire deflation devices which caused the driver to slow down. The driver attempted to exit on Paseo where she lost control and the vehicle rolled. The driver was transported to an area hospital for treatment.  Police released no additional details.