JEFFERSON COUNTY, MO — Two people were injured early Monday morning in a single-vehicle motorcycle collision on Route F in Pacific of Jefferson County, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Trooper B. A. Alcorn responded to the accident along the northbound lanes of Route F near Kilkenny Lane at around 3:00 a.m.
A 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD was traveling northbound on Route F when it was reportedly struck by a deer, which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash. The driver, a 43-year-old man, and his passenger, a 45-year-old woman, were both ejected from the bike.
The man and woman were transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital St. Louis with moderate and minor injuries, respectively. Their conditions have not been disclosed.
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 for motorcyclists 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.