KANSAS CITY, MO — A motorcycle driver was hospitalized with a head injury following a collision with an Uber van on Thursday at approximately 2:41 p.m.
According to the Kansas City Police Department, the incident occurred at the intersection of Main Street and 18th Street. The motorcycle collided with the Uber van while traveling westbound. The driver, a 34-year-old male, suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Authorities reported that the Uber van was carrying three passengers at the time of the accident; none sustained injuries. The area was temporarily closed to traffic as emergency services responded and conducted an investigation.
The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. No additional details regarding the extent of the injuries or the condition of the motorcycle driver have been released at this time.