St. Joseph, MO (April 29, 2026) – A 24-year-old Kansas City woman suffered serious injuries after her SUV struck a semi-truck on Interstate 29 late on Tuesday, April 28, in Buchanan County.
The crash happened shortly after 10:15 p.m. within the city limits of St. Joseph. The woman was driving northbound when her SUV rear-ended a semi-truck that had slowed for stopped traffic ahead.
She was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Emergency units took her to a local hospital with suspected serious injuries.
The semi-truck driver, an 80-year-old man from Cheyenne, Wyoming, was not hurt. Authorities did not release the names of those involved.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and additional details will be made available as they emerge. Our thoughts are with the injured woman as she receives medical care.
What Drivers in Missouri Should Know About Rear-End Crashes on the Interstate
Rear-end crashes on busy interstates like I-29 are among the most common types of collisions in Missouri. They often happen when traffic slows or stops suddenly, and drivers behind them fail to react in time. Speed, following distance, and driver attention all play a significant part in whether a vehicle can stop safely before reaching the car or truck ahead.
Seat belt use is one of the most effective ways to reduce injury in these situations. Missouri law requires all front-seat occupants to wear a seat belt, and studies consistently show that unbelted occupants face a much higher risk of serious harm. In rear-end collisions involving large commercial trucks, the size and weight differences between vehicles can make injuries to the occupants of the smaller vehicle significantly worse.
