Motorcyclist's Body Recovered from Ravine in Weston, Missouri
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: September 22, 2023
The man's body was recovered and taken to the medical examiner's office.
A motorcyclist's body was discovered in a ravine near Weston, Missouri on Thursday, according to officials. Platte County authorities received a call just after 11 a.m. reporting that a man had been found in a small ravine close to Missouri Highway 45 and Middle Road in Weston. The individual had been missing since Wednesday night when he failed to return home from a meeting, as stated by Platte County Capt. Jeffrey Shanks.
The sheriff's office believes the man was involved in an overnight motorcycle accident around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday. It appears that the motorcyclist veered off the road and into the ravine. Officials located his motorcycle not far from where his body was discovered.
Later in the afternoon, law enforcement recovered the man's body and transported it to the medical examiner's office for further examination. While they have yet to officially identify him, the Platte County Sheriff's Office intends to release more information within the next day.
This tragic incident serves as another reminder of how important it is for motorists, especially those operating motorcycles, to exercise caution while on the roads. Authorities continue their investigation into this unfortunate event and will provide updates as soon as possible.
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Tags: Fatality, Missouri, Motorcycle, Kansas City, Accident, Crash, Weston, Ravine
Incident at a Glance
- Vehicles:
- motorcycle
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Missouri
- City:
- Weston
- Location:
- Ravine near Missouri Highway 45 and Middle Road, Weston, Missouri
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-09-21
- Time of Incident:
- 1:30 a.m.
Ravine near Missouri Highway 45 and Middle Road, Weston, Missouri
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