Teen killed in motorcycle accident at South 10th and Rosedale Drive

A male in his teens died today in a motorcycle crash near South 10th and Rosedale Drive.

According to a Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department spokesman, the motorcycle driver was headed northwest on Rosedale Drive, lost control and hit a utility pole after turning north onto South 10th Street.

Police responded to the accident just before 2 p.m. June 12. The teen was taken to an area hospital and died, the spokesman stated.

The identity of the driver will be released when there is positive identification and family notification, police said.

The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department’s Traffic Support Unit is investigating. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call 913-596-3000.