Man in his 50s dies in wrong-way crash in Northland

A crash caused by a motorist driving the wrong way on Missouri 152 killed a man early this morning.

The crash occurred about 12:20 a.m. along Missouri 152 near Shoal Creek Parkway, according to police.

A driver of a white Ford Mustang reportedly was headed the wrong way when he collided with a Jeep. The driver of the Mustang, who was in his 50s, was killed in the crash, according to media reports.

The collision forced authorities to close eastbound Missouri 152 for several hours. The highway reopened about 5 a.m.

Further details were not available from police.

The Kansas City Star

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Monday, July 25, 2011 7:20 a.m.