Brighton man killed in motorcycle-pickup collision at Kearney and Concord

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On July 6, 2019 at 09:15 a.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to the intersection of Kearney and Concord in response to a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and pickup truck.

A black, 2001 Ford Explorer pickup, driven by 62-year-old Gary Harbour of Springfield, was turning left onto Kearney from Concord, when it struck a silver, 2006 Honda CBR1000RR motorcycle, which was traveling eastbound on Kearney.

 

The intersection is partially controlled with a stop sign at northbound Concord. The driver of the motorcycle, 33-year-old Joshua Jiles of Brighton, died at the scene from injuries related to the crash. Next of kin has been notified.

The investigation is ongoing as to circumstances involved in the crash. This is the seventh fatality motor vehicle crash in Springfield during 2019.