Aug 08, 2024

KCPD IDs woman who died after scooter, motorcycle crash

Posted Aug 08, 2024 10:30 AM

KANSAS CITY —Police have identified the woman injured in a 2-vehicle accident in Kansas City who died of her injuries as 68-year-old Cynthia Nigro, according to KCPD Police Captain Jake Becchina.

A preliminary investigation determined a Harley Davidson motorcycle was eastbound on NE 45th Terrace and crested the hill in the area of N. Lister.

The driver observed a motorized scooter in the middle of the roadway. The motorcycle driver attempted an emergency evasive maneuver that resulted in the operator being ejected off the motorcycle. The unoccupied motorcycle then struck the motorized scooter.

The operator of the Harley Davidson received non-life-threatening injuries from striking the pavement. He refused medical treatment/transport by KCFD EMS.

EMS transported the operator of the Scooter, later identified as Nigro to the hospital with critical injuries. On Tuesday,  police were notified that she subsequently succumbed to her injuries and she was pronounced deceased by hospital staff just after 11p.m. Monday.

This is Fatality Crash #51 with 56 total fatalities compared to Fatality Crash #47 with 52 total fatalities at this time last year, according to Becchina.

The accident remains under investigation.