A Huron, Kansas man was killed in an unusual accident on I-29 in Platte County Thursday.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report says 41-year-old John Bledsoe’s motorcycle had a mechanical defect that caused it to start sliding.

Mr Bledsoe was ejected from the Harley and was hit by another vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

His passenger, 46-year-old Michelle Bledsoe suffered what were described as moderate injuries and was transported to North Kansas City Hospital for treatment.

The accident blocked southbound traffic on the interstate for hours.