KANSAS CITY, MO – A motorcyclist died following a collision on US-71 in south Kansas City last night.
According to KSHB, the motorcyclist as heading north on the freeway near Red Bridge Road at about 7:22 p.m. when a Pontiac Vibe abruptly changed lanes.
The Pontiac collided with the motorcycle, causing it to veer of the roadway and hit an exit sign. The unidentified rider was rushed to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead shortly before midnight.
The Pontiac’s driver was uninjured. No word on if they will face any charges is available at this time.
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