Cass, MO (January 19, 2026) – Two men sustained serious injuries, and another suffered wounds after a weekend collision involving a pickup and a sedan on MO 2 at S Kauffman Rd in Cass County.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening, January 17, at approximately 5:40 p.m. According to investigators from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2019 RAM 1500 traveling northbound failed to yield and was struck on the right side by a westbound 2016 Ford Fusion. The impact resulted in severe damage to both vehicles.
Responders from Garden City Fire and Central Cass EMS provided emergency assistance at the scene. The 27-year-old male driver of the Ford Fusion, a Holden resident, was seriously injured and transported to Research Medical Center by Garden City Fire personnel. A 30-year-old man from Harrisonville, who was a passenger in the RAM, also suffered serious injuries and was taken to the same hospital by Central Cass EMS. The driver of the RAM, a 31-year-old man from Archie, was treated for minor injuries and declined further care at the scene.
Neither driver nor the injured passenger was wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision, according to officials. Both vehicles were totaled and removed by local towing services.
Multiple patrol officers, including CPL W J Luzenko and several assisting troopers, handled the on-scene investigation. Authorities confirmed that the collision remains under review to determine all contributing factors.
Our hearts go out to the individuals affected by this serious accident, and we hope for a full and speedy recovery for those injured.
