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Motorcyclist identified in fatal overnight crash on I-70

I-70 to I-435
Posted at 8:59 AM, Sep 25, 2022
and last updated 2022-09-27 11:36:03-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A motorcyclist died after an overnight single-vehicle collision near the ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to southbound Interstate 435 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Shortly after 1:20 a.m. on Sunday, the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department responded to the fatal accident. The victim was later identified as 60-year-old John Willis.

Police said the driver of a yellow special custom motorcycle was traveling east on I-70, approaching the ramp to I-435, when the driver was ejected from the motorcycle.

KCPD said they do not know why the driver was ejected. Willis was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and died on the scene.

Two lanes of I-70 east and the entrance ramp to I-435 south were closed for around three hours overnight following the crash.

KCPD continues to investigate the incident.