Fatal Crash on I-35: Speed and Weather Cause Deadly Accident

0:00It's April 24. This is Kansas News Today, your AI-powered local news. A fatal crash shut down Southbound Interstate 35 in Johnson County, late Thursday night. One person died when a vehicle slammed into a concrete post holding up an overhead highway sign near the Antioch exit. The impact brought the whole sign crashing down, blocking all Southbound lanes. High speeds mixed with bad weather caused the driver to hydroplane and lose control according to the Kansas Highway Patrol's early report. That set off the chain reaction with the post and sign. Overland part police jumped in quick, closing the highway for investigation and rerouting traffic onto Interstate 635. They told drivers to steer clear of the mess to avoid backups and keep things moving. Crews worked fast to haul away the twisted sign truss and clear it to the shoulder. Southbound lanes are back open now, but expect some lingering delays. They sharp out there on those wet roads, folks. Speed kills when the rain hits.