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Motorcyclist injured after losing control of wheelie on I-435 near Kansas Avenue

Kansas Highway Patrol
Posted at 4:39 PM, Jun 30, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A motorcyclist was injured after losing control Sunday morning on Interstate 435 just south of Kansas Avenue.

Kansas Highway Patrol crash logs report the operator of a 2021 Yamaha motorcycle was doing a wheelie before losing control and entering another lane.

Upon entering the other lane, the motorcycle collided with a 2015 Ram 1500 before running off the road and overturning.

According to the crash report, the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and eye protection.

The man is suspected to have sustained serious injuries, per KHP.