PLATTE COUNTY- A motorcycle rider was injured during a traffic stop on Thursday afternoon in Platte County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Honda motorcycle driven by Mario A. BAYARDO, 26, Kansas City, was eastbound on 45 Highway just west of Bell Road.

The vehicle was the process of being stopped for a traffic violation. The driver was unable to stop safely and he fell. The motorcycle continued to slide along the pavement and was hit by a 2007 Ford driven by William L. KREIGHBAUM, 71, Liberty.
Bayardo was transported to North Kansas City Hospital. Kreighbaum was not injured.