Oct 07, 2024

KCPD: Motorcyclist dies after high-speed crash into light pole

Posted Oct 07, 2024 9:00 AM

KANSAS CITY —One person died in an accident just after 1:30a.m. Sunday in Kansas City.

A red and white Honda 450R was southbound on Grand Boulevard near 22nd Street at a high rate of speed, according to Officer Alayna Gonzalez.

The motorcycle traveled off the roadway to the right, collided with a street light pole, and the driver was ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the Honda, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Gonzalez.  The name of the victim has not been released.