Fatal Truck Accident in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 09, 2026

Three people were killed and seven others were injured in a semi-truck crash in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 9, 2026.

The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office charged the truck driver, 39-year-old Eldar Skander, with three counts of felony involuntary manslaughter on November 10. The charges are allegations, not a determination of guilt.

Law enforcement said an officer at the scene found a tablet inside the semi-truck with a video-streaming service open. Authorities discussed that discovery while warning about the dangers of distracted driving. The finding did not establish whether the driver was watching a video when the crash occurred.

The victims’ names and ages were not reported. The severity of the seven survivors’ injuries was also not specified. The crash was placed in Kansas City, but no specific roadway or intersection was identified.

Missouri law prohibits watching videos while driving, including on a mounted device. Safety warnings following the crash urged drivers to put devices aside and wait until reaching a safe place before responding to messages.

A commercial driving instructor also described how training emphasizes sustained attention and adequate following distance, accounting for the additional space heavy trucks need to stop.