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Holden man killed in motorcycle crash on U.S. 50 Highway, just west of Columbus

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Holden man was killed in a motorcycle crash on U.S. 50 Highway, just west of Columbus, Missouri.

36-year-old Ronnie R. Joy was driving a 2000 Suzuki motorcycle around 5:54 a.m. Monday on U.S. 50.

The motorcyclist attempted to pass a 2023 Ford F-150, but struck the front driver's side of the truck, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The motorcycle overturned and Joy was ejected.

He was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased, per MSHP.

The driver of the Ford was not injured.

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