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KCPD: Dirt bike rider seriously injured in crash while attempting to keep up with larger group

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A driver was seriously injured after police say he was trailing a large group of dirt bikes when he collided with a car in Kansas City. The Kansas City Police Department says the crash happened around 7:50 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 79th and Troost Ave. Officers arriving at the scene say they found a gas-powered mini dirt bike and a Pontiac Vibe had collided. Investigators believe a large group of mini dirt bikes had been headed south on Troost.

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Scoop News DeskKansas City · Published Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 12:24 PM UTCUpdated Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 7:39 PM UTC

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According to KCPD, the Pontiac driver was attempting to turn left from Troost onto 79th Terr.

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