Christina Pappas, 41, and Martin Withers, 31, killed, MaKaila Pappas, 19, seriously injured in head-on crash at U.S. Highway 40 and Denton Road in Independence, Missouri

Modified Date: 
Fri, 05/21/2021 - 1:00am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

2 dead, 2 hurt after Porsche tried to pass slow traffic, Independence police say

Police say the driver of the Porsche, a 31-year-old man from Kansas City, and the passenger of the Toyota, a 41-year-old woman from Kansas City, died there.

Independence mom killed, daughter severely injured after 40 Highway crash

On Tuesday, a speeding Porsche crossed into incoming traffic on 40 Highway, slamming into a car head-on. The crash killed a mother and seriously hurt her teen daughter in the car.

Police release name of driver that caused crash killing Independence mom, severely injuring daughter

Lives changed in an instant Tuesday evening when Martin Withers hit and killed Christina Pappas when he drove his Porsche into her lane. Her aunt and cousin can’t believe she’s gone.

Help family with medical bills

MaKaila Pappas and Christina Pappas were in a very bad accident. We need help getting money to pay for MaKaila’s medical bills. 

Christina Memorial Services

She was a mother, daughter, niece, cousin and friend to a lot of lives! This sweet girl is leaving behind a 15 year old son whose birthday was the same day he got the call that his mother had passed away, also leaving behind a 19 year old daughter who was in the collision with her and has suffered extensive injuries! 

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on
People Involved: 
Christina Pappas
Martin Withers
MaKaila Pappas

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Martin withers had two kids. Ages 5 years and 20 months. His wife's sister has also set up a go fund me. https://gofund.me/7a16a584

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