Officers narrowly escape after Jeep crashes into patrol vehicle on I-70; driver seriously injured
Summary
Car Crash Lawrence Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas: Three Lawrence, Kansas police officers narrowly escaped serious injury when a Jeep slammed into their patrol vehicle on I-70 near McDonald Drive just after 11:30 p.m. Officers had been positioned outside their patrol vehicles with lights flashing to redirect traffic around a semi-truck blocking the interstate about four miles ahead. The struck patrol vehicle spun and came to rest just feet from a third officer, and the Jeep then hit a concrete barrier and stopped about 10 feet from the initial impact. The 20-year-old Jeep driver suffered serious injuries and was taken to an area trauma center; the Kansas Highway Patrol is leading the investigation, and impairment has not yet been determined.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Driver | Driver | Injured |
Original reporting
Officers narrowly escape after Jeep crashes into patrol vehicle on I-70; driver seriously injured