On Friday around 1 p.m., Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers began a traffic stop on a Dodge Ram pickup that was wanted in a federal investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). When the driver refused to stop, the trooper gave chase through Kansas City, Missouri.

Stop sticks deployed, crash follows

Kansas City police quickly set up stop sticks at the intersection of E. 12th Street and Norton Avenue. The suspect’s pickup struck the devices and continued north on Norton Avenue, running a stop sign and colliding with a Honda Accord traveling west on E. 9th Street.

The driver of the Honda was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Troopers reported that three occupants fled the Dodge Ram after the crash. The wanted suspect and a second passenger were later taken into custody; the third occupant remains at large.

Suspect transferred to federal authorities

Authorities confirmed that the individual wanted by federal investigators has been transferred to HSI for further questioning. The swift cooperation between state troopers and Kansas City police underscores the dedication of law‑enforcement officers to protect the community and enforce the law.

How the public can help

If you have any information about this incident or other crimes, you are encouraged to contact your local police department. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline at 816‑474‑8477 or submit a tip through the free mobile app. Depending on the value of the information, Crime Stoppers may offer a cash reward.

Community members are reminded that staying vigilant and reporting suspicious activity helps keep Kansas City streets safe for families and neighbors.

Original reporting: KSHB 41 Kansas City (local) — read the source article.