1 murdered man, another seriously injured in the crash outside the I-70

Kansas City, Mo. (KCTV) – Two men were involved in an accident at dawn on Saturday, leaving one dead and the other hospitalized with serious injuries, authorities reported.

The accident occurred around 12:40 am on March 15 in Lafayette County, Missouri.

He Missouri state road patrol An 18-year-old said and his 43-year-old passenger, both from California, drove west through the I-70 when they left the left side of the road for unknown reasons. His 2007 Toyota Tundra hit a ditch before stopping.

MSHP said the 43 -year -old did not survive the accident and was declared dead at the scene. His closest relative has been notified.

The 18 -year -old driver was seriously injured and taken to a hospital in Independence, Missouri.

None of the men wore safety belts, MSHP said.

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