Motorcycle driver pronounced dead following Sunday crash

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The St. Joseph Police Department said a motorcyclist is dead following a minivan-versus-motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon.

The crash happened around 12:41 p.m. Sunday. Officers responded to the area of South 22nd and Sacramento streets.

According to a SJPD news release, the motorcycle driver was ejected and sustained serious injuries. The driver was transported to Mosaic for his injuries and was later pronounced dead.

SJPD said the crash remains under investigation by the department's Traffic Unit. No additional information is being released at this time.

The streets have since been reopened to traffic.

SJPD said anyone with information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact the department at 816-271-4777 or submit an anonymous tip through the TIPS Hotline at 816-238-TIPS (8477).