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A devastating high-speed crash in Kansas City has now claimed a second life, nearly a week after a vehicle catapulted into Brush Creek. According to the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department (KCPD), the driver involved in the collision died on Thanksgiving, several days after the initial incident.
Passenger Died on the Day of the Crash
The deadly crash occurred on Nov. 23, when the passenger in the vehicle was pronounced dead shortly after the accident. Officials confirmed that both individuals were inside a white sedan traveling at a high rate of speed along Ward Parkway, heading westbound from the Plaza at approximately 2:20 a.m.
Vehicle Vaulted Over Guardrail Into Brush Creek
Police stated that the driver failed to safely navigate a curve, causing the sedan to launch over a guardrail and flip upside down into Brush Creek. Emergency crews arrived quickly and transported both victims to St. Luke’s Hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries.
Driver’s Death Confirmed Days Later
The Medical Examiner’s Office notified authorities on Friday, Nov. 28, that the driver succumbed to injuries the previous afternoon, just before 4:15 p.m. The update marks another heartbreaking addition to the city’s traffic fatality statistics.
Rising Traffic Fatalities in Kansas City
KCPD reported that this incident represents Kansas City’s 61st traffic death in 2025, a notable decrease from the 86 fatalities recorded at the same point last year. Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the wreck.
The tragic crash that sent a speeding vehicle into Brush Creek has now resulted in the deaths of both occupants, underscoring ongoing concerns about roadway safety in Kansas City.
With the investigation still active and traffic fatalities continuing to impact the community, authorities urge drivers to stay vigilant and cautious behind the wheel.