LINCOLN COUNTY, MO — An 83-year-old Troy man was seriously injured Tuesday morning in a motorcycle accident along Highway 179 near Jefferson City, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred in the northbound lanes of Highway 179 south of Highway C and was reported at 11:20 a.m.
The man was riding a 2011 Harley-Davidson motorcycle in a northbound course when his vehicle ran to the right side of the roadway, causing the bike to overturn and eject him. The motorcycle came to a stop on the left side of the roadway.
The man was rushed to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis where his condition is undisclosed.
No other information has been reported.
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.
