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Two injured in crash after pursuit; one in custody

Antonio Lamar Williams
Antonio Lamar Williams
Two people were hurt over the weekend in a crash that happened after a Platte County deputy called off a high-speed pursuit. The Platte County Sheriff’s Office says a blue Ford Taurus refused to pull over during a traffic stop along I-29 near Tiffany Springs Road shortly after 8pm Saturday. The deputy pursued the vehicle, but terminated the pursuit just south of 72nd Street.

Public Information Officer Erik Holland says the vehicle then exited onto 64th Street and struck another vehicle at 64th and Prairie View Road.

Major Holland says witnesses spotted two to three people who fled from the scene of the crash. Officers from multiple jurisdictions, including the Platte County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas City Police Department searched the area looking for the individuals that fled the scene. Officials have not announced any arrests.

The driver of the Ford Taurus was transported to an area hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Antonio Lamar Williams has been charged with resisting arrest, exceeding the speed limit, and driving with a suspended or revoked license. Bail was set at $25,000 cash. No other arrests have been reported.

A passenger in the other vehicle in the crash was also taken to an area hospital with minor injuries.

The incident is being investigated by the Kansas City Police Department.

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