A motorcyclist died following a two-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 70 in Cooper County on September 21, 2026, around 7:30 p.m.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred near mile marker 99. A 48-year-old man from St. Joseph was riding the motorcycle when it overturned, ejecting him before being struck by an SUV driven by a 29-year-old woman from Seattle.
The impact caused the motorcycle to slide to a stop in the right lane. Emergency responders pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene at 7:54 p.m. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident. The Seattle woman was reported uninjured and was wearing a seat belt.
Both eastbound lanes of I-70 were initially closed but were reopened by 5:30 a.m. on September 22, 2026, as confirmed by the Highway Patrol. This incident marks Troop F’s sixth fatality in September and the 48th of the year. Next of kin have been notified, and the motorcyclist has been transported to H.T. May Funeral Home.
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing. Authorities are requesting that motorists remain cautious and patient during this time.