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Motorcyclist critically injured after crashing into postal truck

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri, police say a motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash Tuesday afternoon.

Around 4:15 p.m., a Kawasaki motorcycle was headed east on Truman Road as a white United States Postal Service International semi-truck was stopped in traffic on Truman Road, just west of Lister.

Police say the motorcycle struck the rear of the trailer, ejecting the operator from the Kawasaki.

The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. They are currently in critical condition.

Police say the truck driver was not hurt.