KANSAS CITY—A mother and her two sons have been identified as the victims who died in a multivehicle accident just before 3:30p.m. Monday in Kansas City, Missouri.
According to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina, 35-year-old Olga Sorbalo, 9-year-old Louis Sorbalo and 6-year-old Samir Sorbalo died.
Investigators reported a Volvo semi driven by Eldar Skander, 39, failed to slow down and stop for congested traffic ahead on Bruce R. Watkins/ U.S. 71 Highway at 19th Street.
The semi struck three vehicles causing a major traffic incident during rush hour. The driver of a blue Honda CR-V was transported to a local hospital and was listed in critical condition. The driver of a black Ford SUV was also transported to an area hospital and is listed in stable condition.
The driver of a gray Honda minivan sustained critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital. Three passengers traveling in the Honda minivan died as a result of the crash.
The two Sorbalo brothers were pronounced deceased at the scene, while their mother dies of her injuries at the hospital, according to Bechina.
The remaining two passengers sustained critical injuries and were transported to an area hospital for treatment. Skanker was placed on an investigative hold by traffic investigations section for further investigation, according to Becchina. He is still in custody.
The accident remains under investigation.