Devin Patrick, 22, killed in motorcycle crash on Powell Road in Independence, Missouri
Modified Date:
Thu, 07/02/2015 - 5:03pmAccident Date:
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
22-year-old Devin Patrick was traveling north on Powell Road near Truman Road around 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday when he lost control of his motorcycle. A vehicle traveling south on Powell Road tried to swerve to avoid the motorcycle but collided with it. Patrick was taken to the hospital and was later pronounced dead.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Devin Patrick
Roadway:
Powell RoadCity:
Independence, MOCounty:
Jackson County, MOArea:
Kansas City, MO
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