Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-70 at Sterling Avenue in Independence

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — UPDATE, Sept. 15 | Independence police identified the victim as 58-year-old John Michael, of Blue Springs.

Police continue to investigate the crash.

ORIGINAL STORY | A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Interstate 70 at Sterling Avenue in Independence Saturday night after losing control of their bike on the wet highway.

Independence police say around 8 p.m. Saturday, a 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound on I-70 when the operator lost control on the wet roadway.

Police say the rider was ejected from the motorcycle and hit by several other vehicles driving on the highway.

The rider was not wearing a DOT-approved helmet and died on impact, according to police.

Police say the drivers of the vehicles that hit the rider stopped and are cooperating with the investigation.

The cause of the crash, including what led the rider to lose control of the motorcycle, remains under investigation.

Police will release the rider's identity after notifying next of kin.

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