1 killed, 2 hurt in 2-vehicle crash in Independence

The Independence Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving two vehicles.

Police said a 2019 Nissan Altima pulled onto Salisbury Road from Downey Avenue at about 10:45 p.m. Sunday.

The Altima then pulled into the path of a 2013 Kia Sorento traveling eastbound on Salisbury Road.

IPD said the driver of the Altima died on the scene. The driver has now been identified as Davontae Telar, 22, of Independence.

A passenger in the Altima and the driver of the Kia Sorento were taken to area hospitals with serious injuries.

Police have not released any names.

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