KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Interstate 35 southbound at Pleasant Valley Road was closed for several hours Monday due to a fatal crash and fire in the area.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a motorcyclist struck an object in the roadway, causing the rider to lose control. The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old man from Richmond, Missouri, was ejected and killed.
After the initial crash, the motorcycle was struck by an unknown semi, which left the scene, per MSHP.
As the investigation is ongoing, anyone who may have witnessed the crash is encouraged to call 816-622-0800.
The road was shut down for about four hours, and all traffic was diverted to Pleasant Valley Road.
The northbound lanes were also closed for a time.
MSHP reported several other minor crashes in the area as well on Monday morning.
The highway patrol asked people to avoid the area and use I-435 and MO-152 during the closure.
Deputies from Clay and Ray counties and the Pleasant Valley Police Department assisted at the scene.
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