UPDATE: U.S. Route 169 between Route AC and Route 31 has reopened to normal traffic.
Traffic was being diverted on US Route 169 between St. Joseph and Gower during a major crash investigation.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the three-vehicle crash about five miles north of Interstate 29 left one person dead. The investigation is underway and little is being released at this time. The fatal crash occurred about 10:40 this morning.
No names are being released until next of kin are notified.