New Video Offers Fresh Perspective on Kansas City’s Deadly Highway Crash

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A suspect in a string of robberies, 29-year-old Ollie L. Coldiron, was identified by police and fled, resulting in a high-speed wrong-way crash on Interstate 435 and 210 Highway. Coldiron, driving a Dodge Challenger, collided with a Chevrolet Equinox, driven by 60-year-old Alphonso Carroll; both drivers were killed in the crash. Prior to this, Coldiron reportedly used his weapon to intimidate employees during a robbery, but no one was hurt in the incident.

Graphic Video of Deadly Wrong-Way Crash Released

Content Warning: The included video shows the tragic moment of a fatal collision. Viewer discretion is advised. The violent nature of a recent deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 435 and 210 Highway is showcased in newly released footage. Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) confronted robbery suspect, 29-year-old Ollie L. Coldiron, leading to the crash.

After being identified as a suspect in a string of three robberies, Coldiron fled from officers. He drove south in the northbound lanes, causing police to cease pursuit. A Scout camera captured the Dodge Challenger he was driving, speeding past oncoming vehicles.

The Dodge collided head-on with a Chevrolet Equinox, bursting into flames. News Chopper 9 revealed the carnage shortly after. Both drivers, including 60-year-old Alphonso Carroll, were killed in the crash. The video footage is provided courtesy of SafetyVid.org.

KMBC interviewed the manager of a store allegedly robbed by Coldiron. He reportedly fired his gun to intimidate employees during the robbery. Luckily, there were no injuries from the robbery.

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