(UPDATE 3:21 p.m. Friday) – One person is dead after a crash Friday morning at the Belt Highway and 36 Highway.

According to police, two cars were involved in the crash. The striking vehicle was driven by a 23-year-old man who was transported to the hospital for serious but non life-threatening injuries. The second vehicle was driven by a 29-year-old woman and an 8-year-old passenger was also in the vehicle.

The woman was pronounced deceased at the hospital as a result of her injuries.  The 8-year-old was taken by life flight to Children’s Mercy Hospital with serious injuries.

Police say speed was a factor in the crash.

The road was back open to traffic at 2:43 p.m.

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Three people were transported to the hospital with serious injuries after a crash at the Belt Highway and 36 Highway Friday morning.

According to Capt. Jeff Wilson with the St. Joseph Police Department, just after 11 a.m. Friday, two cars were involved in a crash at the Belt and 36 Highway.

Two adults and one child were transported to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Wilson said it is anticipated the area of 36 Highway at the Belt will be closed for a few more hours.