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id: 620f8e61f1
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-11 17:00 CST
updated: 2026-11-12 17:53 CST
status: reported
outlets: 3
---

# Crash on 71 Highway kills mother and two sons

A mother and her two young sons were killed in a chain reaction crash on 71 Highway this week, according to KSHB 41.

Section: [Public Safety](/kansas-city/section/safety.md) · Entities: [71 Highway](/kansas-city/wiki/71-highway.md)

## Coverage

- [KCTV5 (CBS)](https://www.kctv5.com/2026/11/11/attorneys-truck-driving-instructor-warn-drivers-about-distracted-driving-after-deadly-crash-kansas-city/), 2026-11-11 17:00 CST: Attorneys, truck driving instructor warn drivers about distracted driving after deadly crash in Kansas City
- [FOX4 WDAF](https://fox4kc.com/investigations/deadly-crash-in-kansas-city-raises-questions-about-cdl-requirements/), 2026-11-12 17:33 CST: Deadly crash in Kansas City raises questions about CDL requirements
- [KSHB 41 (NBC)](https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/missouri/kansas-city/family-aware-of-71-highway-dangers-after-mother-young-children-killed), 2026-11-12 17:53 CST: Family aware of 71 Highway dangers after mother, young children killed

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.