3 Hospitalized After Wrong-Way Crash in Kansas City

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Three people, including a juvenile, were hospitalized after a wrong-way crash in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday night. A gray Honda Odyssey traveling eastbound on the one-way 9th Street entered the intersection at 9th and Paseo and struck a gray Toyota Corolla traveling southbound on The Paseo, causing the Toyota to roll over. The Toyota driver and front seat passenger were transported to local hospitals with serious and critical injuries, while the Honda's rear seat juvenile passenger was also hospitalized with serious injuries. The Honda driver declined medical treatment, and police said the investigation, which includes suspected impairment, is ongoing.

Why it matters

Wrong-way crashes are extremely dangerous and often result in severe injuries or fatalities. This incident highlights the need for increased driver awareness, enforcement of one-way street laws, and potential safety improvements at high-risk intersections in Kansas City to prevent such accidents in the future.

The details

According to police, the crash occurred just before 9:55 p.m. on Saturday night at the intersection of 9th Street and The Paseo in Kansas City, Missouri. A gray Honda Odyssey was traveling eastbound on 9th Street, which is a one-way street for westbound traffic only. The Honda entered the intersection without stopping and struck a gray Toyota Corolla that was traveling southbound on The Paseo. The impact caused the Toyota to roll over before coming to a stop.

• The crash occurred just before 9:55 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

What’s next

Police will continue their investigation into the cause of the crash, including whether impairment was a factor for the Honda driver. The condition of the injured parties will also be closely monitored.