Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV in Independence, police say
Update: On Aug. 6, Independence police identified the motorcyclist as 71-year-old Gary W. Barr. Police said the crash remains under investigation.
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon in a crash with an SUV in Independence, police said.
The collision occurred about 4 p.m. on Main Street, just north of 23rd Street. The motorcyclist made a left turn, driving into the path of a Chevrolet Tahoe, according to the Independence Police Department.
The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital, where he died. His name has not been released.
The driver of the Tahoe was not injured, according to police.
This story was originally published August 4, 2019 at 8:37 PM.
Luke Nozicka
The Kansas City Star