Police identify motorcyclist killed in crash at busy Springfield intersection

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A motorcyclist died from injuries in a crash at a busy Springfield intersection.

Police identified the victim as Deverin King, 18, of Springfield.

Officers responded to Thursday’s crash around 3 p.m. near Chestnut and Glenstone. The crash involved the motorcyclist and the driver of a truck. Investigators say the driver of the truck was turning left to go northbound on Glenstone and crashed into the motorcycle.

Police shut down Glenstone between Chestnut Expressway and St. Louis Street to investigate the crash.

The circumstances involved in the crash remain under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident can call the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810.

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