Rollover accident sends three to hospital

Northbound I-635 near Metropolitan was closed around 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, because of a rollover accident that sent three persons to the hospital. (KC Scout photo)

A rollover accident on northbound I-635 south of Metropolitan Avenue about 11:23 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, sent three persons to the hospital, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper’s report.

A Suzuki Grand Vitara was northbound on I-635 when the vehicle lost control, struck the barrier wall and then rolled, according to the trooper’s report. It was snowing at the time of the accident. Northbound I-635 was closed for a short time because of the accident.

The driver of the Suzuki, a 51-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man, had a minor injury and was taken to a hospital, according to the trooper’s report.

A 50-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, woman in the Suzuki had a serious injury and was taken to a hospital, the report stated.

A 4-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, boy who was a passenger in the Suzuki had a possible injury and was taken to a hospital, according to the trooper’s report.