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Motorcyclist killed after losing control near Country Club Plaza in Kansas City

A motorcyclist died after losing control and crashing on a curve on Ward Parkway Wednesday evening, a police spokeswoman said. The crash occurred along southbound Ward Parkway and Brush Creek. This Google Maps Street View image of the area is from October.
A motorcyclist died after losing control and crashing on a curve on Ward Parkway Wednesday evening, a police spokeswoman said. The crash occurred along southbound Ward Parkway and Brush Creek. This Google Maps Street View image of the area is from October. Google Maps

One person died after losing control and being thrown off their motorcycle west of Country Club Plaza Wednesday evening, a police spokeswomen said.

The motorcyclist, who has not been identified, was heading south on Ward Parkway at about 8:50 p.m. on a blue Suzuki GSXR 1000, when the rider lost control and hit a curb at Brush Creek, said Officer Donna Drake with the Kansas City Police Department.

After hitting the curb, the Suzuki skidded along the curb, throwing the driver off. The driver was taken to hospital and died shortly after arrival.

This story was originally published June 8, 2023 at 12:48 PM.

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Breanna Palmer is a breaking news intern for The Kansas City Star. She is a student at Kansas State University, where she worked for the Arts and Culture Desk at the Collegian Media Group and on the Manhappenin’ Magazine staff. In addition to print journalism, Breanna has worked in broadcasting at Wildcat 91.9 and at Channel 8 as a reporter.
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