Car Hydroplanes on I-70 Near Sweet Springs, Injuring Passenger

Missouri State Highway Patrol reports vehicle lost control due to wet conditions on the bridge over Davis Creek.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:45pm

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A car from Maryland hydroplaned on water on Interstate 70 near Sweet Springs, Missouri late Wednesday night, causing the vehicle to strike a concrete barrier and guardrail. The 97-year-old passenger suffered moderate injuries and was transported to a hospital, while the 61-year-old driver was unharmed.

Why it matters

Hydroplaning incidents are common during heavy rain and can lead to serious accidents, especially on bridges and overpasses where water tends to accumulate. This incident highlights the need for drivers to exercise caution and reduce speeds in wet weather conditions to avoid losing control of their vehicles.

The details

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the car was traveling eastbound on I-70 around 11:15 p.m. when it hydroplaned on water at the bridge over Davis Creek, about a mile west of Sweet Springs. The vehicle went off the left side of the road, struck a concrete barrier, then crossed back over the interstate and hit another guardrail.

  • The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Missouri State Highway Patrol

The law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the incident.

97-year-old passenger

The passenger in the car who suffered moderate injuries and was transported to a hospital.

61-year-old driver

The driver of the car who was unharmed in the incident.

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The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder for drivers to exercise extra caution and reduce speeds when traveling in wet weather conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses where hydroplaning is more likely to occur. Slowing down and maintaining control of one's vehicle can help prevent serious accidents.