KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Independence Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash.
It happened just after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday near the intersection of E. US 24 Highway and N. Elsea Smith Road.
Police say the crash occurred when a northbound Dodge Ram was struck by a westbound Harley Davidson motorcycle.
The driver and passenger of the motorcycle were pronounced dead at scene, while the driver of the Dodge Ram remained on scene and is assisting with the investigation.
The crash remains under investigation by the Accident Investigation Unit.
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