Kansas City, KS (March 31, 2026) – A hit-and-run crash involving two vehicles left two people injured late Sunday night, March 29, on Interstate 635 in Wyandotte County.
The collision occurred around 11:32 p.m. in the northbound lanes near milepost 2.8, just north of Metropolitan Avenue. According to reports, a GMC Jimmy was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck the rear of a Chevrolet Tahoe. The impact forced both vehicles into the concrete barrier, and the GMC rolled before coming to rest upright in the left lane.
The driver of the GMC fled the scene on foot and has not been identified. The driver of the Tahoe, 53-year-old Antonio Hernandez-Contreras of Kansas City, and a passenger, 50-year-old Maria I. Reyes Navarro, were both taken to a nearby hospital with suspected minor injuries.
Traffic was impacted as crews worked to clear the damaged vehicles from the roadway. No additional details about the fleeing driver have been released.
The crash remains under investigation. Additional details may become available as authorities continue their review. Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
What Happens After a Hit-and-Run Crash on a Highway?
Hit-and-run crashes on highways can create added challenges due to higher speeds and limited space for vehicles to stop safely. When a driver leaves the scene, it can delay the collection of key details about how the crash occurred.
In these cases, information from witnesses, vehicle damage, and roadway evidence may help piece together what happened. Cameras along highways or nearby areas can also provide useful footage to identify the vehicle involved.
Even when injuries are minor, those affected may still require medical evaluation. Highway crashes often involve strong impacts, which can cause injuries that are not immediately obvious at the scene.
