Kansas City, MO (September 6, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash injured a 34-year-old woman on Friday morning, September 4, on northbound Interstate 29 near 64th Street in Platte County. The crash occurred around 7:50 a.m.
A 17-year-old Kansas City girl driving a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro struck the passenger side of a 2023 Toyota Venza traveling northbound. The impact caused the Venza to strike a concrete barrier. The 34-year-old St. Joseph woman driving the Venza suffered minor injuries and was taken to NKC Hospital for medical care.
The Venza was totaled and towed from the scene, while the Camaro sustained minor damage and was driven away. The incident remains under review.
Our thoughts are with the injured driver as she recovers.
What Can Happen When a Vehicle Strikes Another Car From the Side?
Side-impact crashes can cause significant injuries because there is less space between the occupants and the point of impact. The severity can depend on the vehicles’ speeds, the location of the impact, and the safety features of the vehicles involved.
Concrete barriers and other fixed objects can also increase the damage after an initial collision. Staying alert, maintaining a safe following distance, and checking surrounding traffic can help drivers respond to changing conditions on busy highways.
