Fatal Crash in Independence, Mo: Sharon I. Ault Killed in Collision
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: September 25, 2023
One person dead, others injured
Tragedy struck on Sunday night as a police chase ended in a fatal crash, leaving one person dead. The incident occurred when officers from the Independence Police Department attempted to pull over a Ford F-150 truck that was lacking a license plate.
According to reports, the driver of the truck refused to comply with law enforcement and fled northbound on Lee's Summit Road. The pursuit continued until it reached the intersection of Little Blue Parkway and Bundschu Road. At this point, authorities made the decision to terminate their pursuit due to safety concerns. However, moments after ending the chase, tragedy struck.
The fleeing truck collided with a northbound Dodge Avenger, resulting in fatal injuries for its driver who has been identified as Sharon I. Ault from Buckner. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.
Meanwhile, both occupants of the Ford F-150 sustained injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The driver is now in police custody while his passenger received medical attention for minor injuries before being taken into custody as well.
Authorities have confirmed that the stolen vehicle report had been filed for the Ford F-150 involved in this tragic incident. As such, an investigation into both the crash itself and its circumstances is currently underway by Independence Police Department's Accident Investigation Unit.
This devastating event serves as yet another reminder of how dangerous high-speed pursuits can be not only for those directly involved but also innocent bystanders who may find themselves caught up in these situations.
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Tags: Fatality, Missouri, Hit and Run, Kansas City, Independence, Truck Crash, Fatal Crash, Police Chase, Traffic Incident, Accident Investigation, Mo
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Sharon I. Ault
- Vehicles:
- Ford F-150, Dodge Avenger
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Missouri
- City:
- Independence
- Location:
- Little Blue Parkway and Bundschu Road
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-09-24
- Time of Incident:
- 11 p.m.
Little Blue Parkway and Bundschu Road
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