UPDATE, 8:20 a.m. | All lanes of I-35 are back open. The investigation into the crash continues.
EARLIER | Interstate 35 southbound at Pleasant Valley Road is closed due to a fatal crash and fire in the area.
According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, troopers are working a confirmed fatality crash involving a single motorcycle.
MSHP says the preliminary investigation revealed the motorcycle lost control for unknown reasons, causing the rider to be ejected and killed. After the initial crash, the motorcycle was struck by an unknown semi-truck, which left the scene.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone who may have witnessed the crash is encouraged to call 816-622-0800.
The road is shut down, and all traffic is being diverted to Pleasant Valley Road.
The northbound lanes were also closed, but have since reopened.
MSHP says there are several other minor crashes in the area as well.
The highway patrol is asking people to avoid the area.
Alternate routes are I-435 and MO-152.
🚨Traffic Alert 🚨
— MSHP Troop A (@MSHPTrooperA) June 16, 2025
Troopers are working a confirmed fatality crash on SB I-35 at Pleasant Valley Road. The roadway is shut down and all traffic is being diverted off to Pleasant Valley Road. Please avoid the area is possible. #MSHP #KCTraffic pic.twitter.com/hUJbtMGrrj
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