GASCOZARK, MO (PULASKI COUNTY) – A man from Richland was injured after crashing his motorcycle in Pulaski County yesterday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The accident happened on Rupert Road in the community of Gascozark at 10 a.m., when 63-year-old Richland resident Jimmy W. Bench, operating a 1996 Honda Magna motorcycle, began to skid on the roadway.
The motorcycle overturned, causing Bench to be ejected from the vehicle.
Bench, who was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, was taken to the hospital in Lebanon with moderate injuries.
No other people were reported as injured.
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 accident, 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 to improve Missouri’s highways 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.
