Crystal Williams Killed, Another Injured in Rear-End Collision With Semi-Truck on I-70

Quick Facts

Where: Interstate 70 west of Nolan Road in Kansas City, MO

What Happened: One person was killed and another when a car rear-ended a semi-truck

Participants:

• Crystal Williams, Ford Focus Driver
• Passenger, Ford Focus
• Semi-Truck Driver

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• Crystal Williams, Fatality
• Passenger, Ford Focus, Serious Injuries

Details

Crystal Williams was killed and another person injured following a rear-end collision with a semi-truck on I-70 in Kansas City, MO, on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Authorities report the collision occurred shortly after 8:00 p.m., when the driver of the semi-truck stopped due to reported mechanical problems with the vehicle in front of it. The accident is currently under investigation.