Overview

• The collision happened just after midnight Saturday on northbound I-29 near NW Waukomis in Kansas City’s Northland.
• A KCPD Dodge Durango was parked on the left shoulder with red and blue emergency lights activated while an officer assisted a traffic stop.
• Investigators say a blue Kia Forte traveling at a high rate of speed struck the rear of the parked patrol vehicle.
• Both the officer and the Kia driver were hospitalized with serious injuries; the officer has been released and is recovering, and the Kia driver remains in serious condition.
• KCPD has not released the officer’s identity and is seeking tips through Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers.