MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop A, 504 SE Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO 64063


News Release

For further information please contact: Sgt. Collin Stosberg
(816) 622-0800 ext. 259
A2011-21
May 16, 2011

EMPHASIS: Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Information On Witness Vehicle Wanted In Connection With Serious Injury Crash In Platte County


On Sunday, May 15, 2011, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a one vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 29 northbound at the 28-mile marker (0.8 mile south of Old Pike Road), in Platte County, Missouri. As a result of the crash, three occupants were seriously injured.

Investigators believe the driver of another vehicle may have witnessed the crash. The witness vehicle is described as an unknown year, maroon or red, Ford Ranger step side pickup truck. The vehicle may not have damage and the driver may possibly be unaware the crash occurred.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help in identifying this motor vehicle. Anyone with information regarding the described vehicle is asked to call the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop A Headquarters, at 816-622-0800.

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