KANSAS CITY —Two women died in an accident just after 3a.m. Friday in Kansas City.
A preliminary investigation revealed a Honda SUV was westbound on Interstate 435 too fast for weather conditions on the snow covered highway, according KCPD Captain Jake Becchina.
Just east of 103rd Street, the Honda traveled off the roadway to the right, up and over the snowbank that was lining the north side of the highway. The Honda then vaulted off the bridge, falling approximately 100 feet and landing in the Blue River.
The female driver and female rear seat passenger of the Honda were both declared deceased at the scene.
The male front seat passenger of the Honda was transported to a local hospital and was listed in critical condition late Friday afternoon, according to Becchina.
Two lanes of westbound Interstate 435 were closed to traffic as recovery efforts of the Honda and the deceased subjects was made. This is fatalities #1 and #2 compared to #4 at this time last year. Police have not released the names of the victims.