NewsLocal News

Actions

Motorcyclist critically injured in high-speed crash

Ambulance
Posted
and last updated

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A motorcyclist is fighting for their life after crashing while traveling 140 mph.

The crash happened just before 8 a.m. on Wednesday on Missouri 150 at Southwest Peterson Road in south Kansas City, Missouri.

KCPD said a gold Aprilia motorcycle was headed west at an estimated speed approaching 140 mph, when the driver lost control and motorcycle went off the roadway.

The driver was thrown off the motorcycle and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.