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Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash in Clay County

Posted at 10:54 AM, Jul 23, 2017
and last updated 2017-07-23 11:54:22-04

A motorcycle driver was killed when he lost control on wet pavement on Mt. Olivet Road early Sunday morning. 

Christopher F. Scott, 36, of Smithville was killed shortly after 1:00 a.m. Sunday.

The Missouri Highway Patrol says Scott was northbound when he crossed the line and hit a Dodge, he was ejected and pronounced dead.

The driver of the Dodge, Joshua C. Lathrop, 29, and passenger Kayla N. Lathrop, 27, also of Smithville suffered moderate injuries in the crash.