Two Killed, Several Injured in I-70 Head-on Crash

Two people were killed and several others injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday night in Jackson County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that an eastbound 2013 Hyundai Elantra, driven by 20-year-old Connor J. Souther of Lexington, was on I-70 at mile marker 23.6 around 8:30 p.m., when the vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway, crossed the median and traveled into the westbound lanes and struck a westbound 2018 Chevy Traverse, driven by 56-year-old Garret D. Brumley of Lee's Summit, head on.

Souther was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:43 p.m., by CJC Paramedic Caleb Volmer.

Brumley was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:44 p.m.

Injured in the Traverse were 58-year-old Juneitta F. Brumley of Lee's Summit, 79-year-old Glenna Brumley of Louisburg, Kentucky, and 80-year-old Gary D. Brumely of Louisbirg, Kentucky, all with serious injuries.

Also injured was 25-year-old Kayla M. McEnroe of Lee's Summit with moderate injuries and 25-year-old Justin McEnroe with minor injuries.

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All the injured were taken to Centerpoint Hospital for treatment.

Both vehicles were totaled and towed by Elite Tow.

Grain Valley Police assisted the six Troopers on scene.