One person was critically injured and a second was hurt in the crash, which closed multiple northbound lanes of Interstate 35 near 75th Street.
OVERLAND PARK, KS - October 30, 2026
Two people were hurt when two cars collided Thursday evening on northbound Interstate 35 near 75th Street in Overland Park. One person was reported in critical condition, and the second person's injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Key Facts
- Date: Thursday night, first reported Friday, October 30, 2026
- Location: Northbound Interstate 35 near 75th Street, Overland Park, Kansas
- Type of crash: Two-car crash
- Vehicles involved: Two cars
- Injuries / fatalities: Two people injured; one with critical injuries and one with non-life-threatening injuries
- Responding agencies: Kansas Highway Patrol
- Reported by: KSHB 41 Kansas City
Crash Overview
Around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, a two-car crash took place on northbound Interstate 35 near 75th Street. According to authorities, one person suffered critical injuries. A second person was also hurt, though those injuries were not life-threatening.
The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating what caused the crash. Reports have not specified a cause.
As of the reporting, multiple lanes of northbound Interstate 35 remained closed. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
Both people involved were listed as drivers. One was reported to have critical injuries, and the other was reported to have non-life-threatening injuries. Their ages and hometowns were not reported.
Investigation Status
The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. No cause, citations, charges or arrests have been reported.
Traffic Impact
Multiple lanes of northbound Interstate 35 near 75th Street were closed following the crash. Reports did not say when the lanes would reopen.