I-35 reopens after deadly crash in Northland
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Interstate 35 has reopened in Kansas City's Northland after a deadly crash early Monday morning.
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers confirmed a fatal crash on southbound I-35 at Pleasant Valley Road. The highway patrol says that the crash involves a motorcycle and several other 'minor crashes.'
MSHP said the person driving the motorcycle lost control and was thrown from the bike. The victim died at the scene. After the initial crash, the motorcycle was struck by a semi-truck, which left the scene, according to troopers.
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As of 6:45 a.m., the northbound lanes have reopened, but the southbound lanes of the interstate are still closed. Traffic is being diverted off to Pleasant Valley Road, the highway patrol said.
The highway patrol asks drivers to avoid the area if possible. Troopers are asking drivers to use I-435 and MO-152 as alternate routes.
MSHP encourages anyone who saw the crash to call 816-622-0800.
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