Motorcyclist killed in St. Joseph crash
07/31/2025

(KNZA)--A multi-motorcycle crash in St. Joseph, Missouri early Wednesday morning left one person dead and another injured.

St. Joseph Police, in a release, said officers responded to the crash shortly before 2:00 in the area of North Belt Highway and Blackwell Road.

Upon arrival, officers located two individuals who had been involved in the crash.

One individual sustained injuries and was transported for medical treatment.

The other individual, identified as 23-year-old St. Joseph resident Tristian Plumley, was found unresponsive at the scene. Plumley was transported by Buchanan County EMS to Mosaic Life Care, where he dead of his injuries.

The release said initial reports indicated a third motorcycle may have been involved and left the scene prior to officers’ arrival.

Police released a photo and asked anyone with information to contact the Department. Police later reported the motorcyclist had been identified.

The crash remains under investigation.


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