Fatality Crash Closes I-35

A fatal crash closed part of southbound I-35, just sound of 92 Highway early Monday morning.

The incident happened just after 3 am, and caused a major traffic backup until after 5 am when the road was reopened.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that the incident only involved one vehicle, and the only occupant of the vehicle was killed.

The name of the victim has not been released and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story