SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) -A man has died after a motorcycle crash in Springfield Friday night.

According to the Springfield Police Department, officers responded to the crash in the 2500 block of W. Chesterfield at around 9:10 p.m.

Police said that Chris Gerdes, 38, was riding a 2008 Harley-Davidson westbound when he lost control on a curve. The motorcycle then crossed the center median, left the roadway, and hit a tree.

Gerdes died at the scene, police said.

This is Springfield’s 19th motor vehicle crash in 2025, which resulted in 20 deaths.

The circumstances of the crash are part of an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information should contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or o

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