Clay Co, MO (August 10, 2025) – A crash occurred late Friday night on I-35 Southbound at the 8.4-mile marker in Clay County at approximately 10:00 p.m. The collision involved a 2021 Ford Escape and a 2013 Ford F-150, both traveling southbound.
According to reports, the Ford F-150 struck the right side of the Ford Escape, causing both vehicles to run off the roadway and hit the guardrail. The impact caused extensive damage to the Ford Escape, which was towed by Brad’s Tow, while the Ford F-150 was totaled and towed by Express Tow.
The occupants of the Ford Escape, a 14-year-old male and a 19-year-old male, both from Kansas City, MO, sustained injuries. Both were wearing safety devices and were transported to North Kansas City Hospital for medical treatment. The driver of the Ford Escape, a 45-year-old female from Kansas City, MO, was uninjured.
Law enforcement, including CPL J.A. Green, assisted by several troopers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, investigated the incident.
Rear-End and Guardrail Collisions
Rear-end collisions like this one are dangerous, particularly when they lead to vehicles running off the road and striking guardrails. In this case, the driver of the Ford F-150 collided with the Ford Escape, causing both vehicles to veer off the roadway. Guardrails are designed to minimize the severity of accidents by preventing vehicles from going further off the road, but they can still cause damage, especially when vehicles strike them with force.
Safety devices, such as seatbelts, play a critical role in reducing the severity of injuries in such collisions. The use of seatbelts in this crash likely helped prevent more serious injuries to the occupants of the Ford Escape.
For those involved in similar accidents, it’s important to seek immediate medical attention, even for minor injuries, and to document the crash scene for insurance purposes. Additionally, understanding how to properly respond to an accident scene, including contacting law enforcement, is essential for legal and insurance proceedings.
For more information or to receive help after an accident, contact Local Accident Reports.
