ST. FRANCOIS TOWNSHIP, MO (ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY) – A man was seriously injured Saturday night after being thrown from his motorcycle in St. Francois County.
According to a crash report posted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident happened at 7 p.m. near the intersection of Kollmeyer Road and Old Fredericktown Road.
Annapolis man David M. Bowers, 61, was operating a 2001 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he attempted to make a left turn. The motorcycle slipped on the roadway, rolling over and ejecting Bowers from the vehicle.
He was airlifted to Barnes Jewish Hospital in serious condition.
Bowers was wearing a helmet when the crash occurred.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle crash, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to fight for a change to the dangerous intersection or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis motorcycle accident attorneys.
