Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 435 Leaves Rider Seriously Injured Near U.S. 40
Kansas City, MO (April 2, 2026) – A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries Thursday afternoon in a collision on southbound Interstate 435 near U.S. 40 Highway.
According to Police, the crash occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. A Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed when a Ford Escape, also heading south, changed lanes and struck the bike.
The impact caused the rider to be thrown from the motorcycle. Emergency responders transported the motorcyclist for treatment. Initially, authorities described the injuries as critical; however, by Thursday evening, the rider was reported to be in serious but stable condition. The driver of the Ford Escape was not injured.
The area experienced temporary lane closures as investigators assessed the scene. As of now, the investigation is ongoing, and no additional details have been released regarding charges or citations.