WEST PLAINS, MO — A 32-year-old man suffered serious injuries late Sunday night in a motorcycle accident near West Plains, according to a crash report by Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened along Highway BB about 3.5 miles north of West Plains and was reported at 10:20 p.m.
The man was traveling northbound along the highway in a 2001 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when his vehicle skidded off the roadway, returned to the roadway, then overturned. The rider was reported to not have been wearing a safety device and was ejected from the bike.
State troopers, authorities with Howell County police and crews with Howell County Rural Fire Department responded to the scene.
The motorcyclist was transported by airlift to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield with serious injuries. His condition has 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 safer riding conditions 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.
