KC motorcyclist killed on F highway


The Examiner
Posted Jun 16, 2008 @ 11:16 AM

Oak Grove, MO —

A Kansas City man was killed Friday night when his motorcycle collided with a car between Oak Grove and Lone Jack.

According to Missouri State Highway Patrol reports, Philip M. Pirnie was riding a 2008 Suzuki motorcycle north on Missouri F, about a half mile north of Cline Road, when he lost control of the motorcycle shortly before 8 p.m., crossed over the center line and struck a southbound 1995 Geo Metro driven by Douglas E. Smith of Clinton, Mo.

Pirnie was ejected and later pronounced dead at St. Mary's Hospital. Smith suffered minor injuries and refused treatment.