Heather Blackman, 44, killed in collision with alleged wrong-way driver Desiree C. Smith, 37, on I-70 in Blue Springs, Missouri

Modified Date: 
Wed, 07/03/2019 - 1:19pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, June 24, 2019

Missouri State Highway Patrol identifies 44-year-old woman killed in Blue Springs wrong-way crash

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said around 9:25 p.m a driver was heading west in the eastbound lanes of I-70 when she hit Blackman's vehicle head on. Blackman died at the scene.

Person charged in I-70 wrong way crash that killed Blue Springs woman

Jackson County prosecutors say 37-year-old Desiree C. Smith was charged with driving while intoxicated which resulted in the death of Heather Blackman.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Heather Blackman
Desiree C. Smith
Roadway: 
I-70

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