KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Interstate 435 near the stadiums on Wednesday evening.
Emergency crews responded at 6:36 p.m. to reports of a collision involving two motorcycles traveling at speeds between 80 and 90 miles per hour. According to the Kansas City Police Department, one motorcycle, a black Kawasaki ZX, lost control and struck the median.
The rider was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Authorities confirmed the rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident.
Officials have reported that lanes in the area were briefly closed for investigation and cleanup, but have since reopened.
The incident remains under investigation by the Kansas City Police Department.
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