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Motorcycle crash on Kansas City’s eastside leaves one man dead.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Coal Mine Road Tuesday evening.

Kansas City Police responded to the incident just before 4:45 p.m. near Winchester Avenue.

According to authorities, the motorcyclist was traveling eastbound when he failed to navigate a curve in the road.

After leaving the roadway, he struck multiple trees in a wooded area, resulting in him being thrown from the motorcycle.

The rider was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The victim has not yet been identified, and the investigation is ongoing.

No additional details about potential lane closures or traffic impacts were provided.

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