A man tragically lost his life in a moped crash in east Kansas City on Wednesday afternoon. The Kansas City police received reports of the accident around 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of East 28th Street and Prospect Avenue. According to Officer Alayna Gonzalez, the preliminary investigation indicated that the moped was traveling north on Prospect Avenue when the rider struck a curve, lost control, and was ejected from the vehicle. The man sustained critical injuries, particularly to his head, after hitting the road. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. As of Wednesday evening, the victim's identity and age had not been disclosed. This incident marks the 21st traffic fatality recorded by the Kansas City Police Department in 2026.