Jul 26, 2023

Kansas teen dies after 9-vehicle crash

Posted Jul 26, 2023 9:00 PM
First responders at the scene of the fatal crash -photo courtesy KCTV
First responders at the scene of the fatal crash -photo courtesy KCTV

JOHNSON COUNTY—A Kansas teen died from injuries in an accident that occurred just before 7a.m. Wednesday in Johnson County.

 Nine vehicles were southbound in the 11400 Block of Metcalf approaching W.115th Street, according to Police Public Information officer John Lacy.

A dump truck rear-ended a vehicle driven by a 17-year-old from Shawnee, Kansas.  The impact started a chain reaction of accidents involving seven other vehicles that were stopped at a light.

The teen was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased, according to Lacy.  

 The crash is still under investigation by the Overland Park Police Traffic Unit.  Police released no names or additional details.