Trey M. Rooks, 27, killed in motorcycle collision at Truman Road and Home Avenue near Independence, Missouri
Motorcyclist killed in Independence crash
Authorities said as one motorcycle was traveling east when it struck a vehicle driven by a woman who was attempting to make a left turn from a parking lot to westbound Truman Road.
After the initial collision, the motorcyclist was struck by a second motorcycle traveling east.
27-year-old Independence man killed in wreck between semi and motorcycle on I-435
Police say Trey M. Rooks was driving a black Harley Davidson north on I-435 when he went off the roadway into the grassy median to the left of the northbound lanes. Rooks was attempting to re-enter a lane of travel to head north on I-435.
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Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
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