Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper Seriously Injured in North Kansas City Incident
A Missouri Highway Patrol trooper was seriously injured after being struck by a passing motorist on the inside shoulder of northbound I-35 in North Kansas City. The incident occurred around midnight while the trooper was conducting a traffic stop for…
Kansas City, MO, August 26, 2026 —
A Missouri Highway Patrol trooper sustained serious injuries late Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 35 in North Kansas City. The incident occurred on the inside shoulder of the northbound lanes.
The trooper was reportedly conducting a traffic stop for a suspected driving under the influence (DUI) offense at the time of the incident. The trooper was standing on the passenger side of the patrol car when the collision took place.
The exact time of the incident was around midnight. The passing motorist who struck the trooper was traveling on I-35. Further details regarding the condition of the trooper and the driver of the other vehicle were not immediately available.
The Missouri Highway Patrol has not released further information at this time. Investigations into the incident are expected to be ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Jamie Peters on www.kshb.com, see more information here.
