Kevin M. Joyce, 40, dies after allegedly running red light, crashing motorcycle into car at 87th Street and Maurer Road in Lenexa, Kansas
Man dies in motorcycle crash in Lenexa late Wednesday night
Another car was turning west from northbound Maurer Road to westbound W. 87th Street when it was struck on the side of the motorcycle rode by Joyce.
Motorcyclist killed Wednesday in two-vehicle crash at Lenexa intersection
The driver of the car was uninjured and is cooperating. The crash remains under investigation, according to the police department.
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