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Excelsior Springs man dies in Ray County motorcycle crash

A 27-year-old Excelsior Springs man died at a hospital Thursday night from injuries suffered in motorcycle crash in Richmond, Missouri.

The man was identified as Morgan R. Garnett.

The crash occurred about 10:20 p.m. on Missouri 13 and Chapel Drive, according to a preliminary crash report from the Missouri Highway Patrol.

Garnett was riding his 2004 Suzuki GSXR motorcycle north on Missouri 13 when a 1994 Chevrolet S-10 pickup driven by a 64-year-old Orrick, Mo., woman turned in front of him at Chapel Road. Garnett struck the vehicle, according to the patrol.

Garnett was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly before 11 p.m. The driver of the pickup was taken to a hospital with moderate injuries.

To reach Robert A. Cronkleton, call 816-234-4261 or send email to bcronkleton@kcstar.com.

This story was originally published May 1, 2015 at 7:57 AM with the headline "Excelsior Springs man dies in Ray County motorcycle crash."

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