Two motorcycle riders killed when SUV crashes into them at Independence intersection
Two people died after the motorcycle they were riding was struck by an SUV at an intersection in Independence late Wednesday, a police spokesman said.
The fatal crash occurred shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Scott Avenue and Winner Road, said Officer Jeremie Stauch with the Independence Police Department’s traffic safety unit.
The motorcyclists were headed east on Winner when the driver of a Jeep Cherokee traveling south on Scott collided with them, Stauch said.
The driver of the motorcycle died at the scene. The passenger was taken to a hospital and later died of their injuries, Stauch said. The driver of the Jeep sustained minor injuries and was taken into custody.
Police continue to investigate the crash, Stauch said.
This story was originally published March 23, 2023 at 6:46 AM.
