ATV driver dies after crashing and being ejected on concrete early Tuesday in Kansas City
An ATV driver died after a crash early Tuesday in Kansas City.
Officers responded to the crash around 12:27 a.m. in the 5000 block of Raytown Road, according to Sgt. Phillip DiMartino, a spokesman for the Kansas City Police Department.
A green John Deere Buck ATV was driving on a concrete trail in the area. The ATV struck a yellow metal pole used to divide travel lanes, ejecting the driver onto the concrete.
The driver, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident was the 30th road fatality this year compared to 16 at this time last year, according to data tracked by police.
This story was originally published April 2, 2024 at 8:03 AM.
Andrea Klick
The Kansas City Star