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4 days ago
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Independence crash Saturday night
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are investigating after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash in Independence, Missouri, late Saturday night. According to the Independence Police Department, just before 11 p.m., officers were called to the area of Sterling Avenue and 19th Street on reports of an injury crash. Gladstone home explosion leaves one dead, cause still unknown Investigations revealed that the driver of a Kia Sorento had pulled onto Sterling Avenue from 19th Street, as the driver of a Harley Davidson motorcycle had been driving southbound on Sterling. When the Kia pulled out, the motorcyclist hit the back of the car. IPD said the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital. The driver of the Kia stayed on the scene and cooperated with investigations. At this time, investigations are ongoing; however, it was discovered that the motorcyclist was wearing a 'non-DOT' helmet at the time of the crash. Teenage girl critically injured in overnight Quindaro Park shooting It is unknown if impairment was involved in the incident, but police say that speed may have been a factor for the motorcyclist. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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03-05-2025
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Two fallen officers honored in annual memorial ceremony
ST. LOUIS – On Saturday, two fallen officers will be honored for their ultimate sacrifice. Independence Police Officer Cody Allen and St. Louis Police Officer David Lee will be remembered during the annual Missouri State Law Enforcement Memorial in Jefferson City. Officer Allen was shot and killed while serving an eviction notice in February of last year. Officer Lee was struck and killed while working a crash on I-70 in September. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. with remarks from Governor Mike Kehoe and Attorney General Andrew Bailey. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-03-2025
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Independence police chase ends with crash, suspects in custody
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Independence Police say they conducted a pursuit today, March 14 that ended with a single-vehicle crash and two suspects being taken into custody. IPD says officers pulled a vehicle over around 25th and Vermont for traffic charges. However, that vehicle ended up fleeing after pulling over briefly. 'I can't breathe': Video shows KCPD officer arresting man in grocer KCPD assisted, deploying stop sticks to slow down the vehicle. Then, the vehicle crashed into the median at I-35 and Southwest Trafficway. No injuries were reported in the crash. Both occupants of the vehicle, a male driver and a female passenger were taken into custody on multiple felony warrants between the two of them. The driver is being charged with aggravated fleeing under Valentine's Law in addition to the warrants, and both are being charged with possession of a controlled substance, according to IPD. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
