Motorcycle rider injured near Adrian this afternoon

A motorcycle rider received serious injuries in an accident on 71 highway this afternoon just South of the Adrian exit. The rider was ejected from the motorcycle as it traveled off the left side of the Northbound lanes and came to a rest in the median. The victim was transported to a Kansas City area hospital by medical helicopter.

The rider has been identified as Richard W. Daubenspeck, 46 of Kansas City Mo.