Nov 28, 2023

4 injured after chase, crash with Kan. shoplifting suspects

Posted Nov 28, 2023 1:00 PM
Scene of the Monday afternoon crash -photo courtesy KMBC
Scene of the Monday afternoon crash -photo courtesy KMBC

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects involved in a crash during high-speed chase on Monday in Johnson County.

Just before 4:30p.m. Monday, police responded to a felony theft in progress in the 7900 block of W. 160th Street in Overland Park, according to Officer John Lacy.

Loss Prevention Officers were able to provide a description of the three female suspects and the suspect vehicle leaving the scene.

A Police Supervisor arrived in the area and identified the suspect vehicle as a 2010 Acura TSX and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The Acura and the Patrol vehicle made contact.

The Acura then fled northbound onto US. 69 Highway from W.159th Street and failed to yield to the police vehicle. The Acura exited onto northbound Blue Valley Parkway from U.S. 69 Highway. At Blue Valley Parkway and W.119th Street the Acura failed to stop at a red light and struck a westbound 2015 Chevy Equinox driven by Christine Carla Cecchini, 59, Olathe.

 The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Overland Park Police Department at 913-895-6300. Prepared by: Officer John Lacy #653 Police Public Information Officer

EMS transported the driver of the Acura identified as 22-year-old Shyanne Bri'na Canady of Kansas City, Kansas to Overland Park Regional Medical Center. She was was treated for minor injuries, released and is in custody in Johnson County, according to Officer Lacy.

The passengers in the suspect vehicle identified as 22-year-old Inez Aubreina Easley of Kansas City, Missouri and 22-year-old Imari T. Collins of Kansas City, Kansas and Cecchini were also transported Overland Park Regional Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. The occupants of the Acura were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.