One Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash

Independence police say one driver was killed in a multi-vehicle crash last night that occurred approximately 8:22 p.m. on Little Blue Parkway, south of Truman Road. The driver of a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe traveling southbound on Little Blue Parkway crossed over into the northbound lanes and collided with a northbound 2019 Nissan Sentra. The driver and three passengers in the Nissan Sentra were transported to Centerpoint Hospital for treatment. The driver of the Nissan Sentra succumbed to injuries at the hospital. One of the passengers in the Nissan Sentra remains in critical condition at an area hospital. The two other passengers in the Nissan Sentra received significant injuries but are in stable condition. The Chevrolet Tahoe driver was transported to Centerpoint Hospital where he is being treated for significant injuries but is in stable condition. The deceased driver’s identity has not being released at this time pending notification to the family. The crash remains under investigation, but alcohol appears to be a contributing factor