ST. LOUIS, MO – A motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle and fell to his death in downtown St. Louis on Saturday, KSDK reports.
St. Louis Police were called to the scene of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on eastbound I-64 near 11th Street early that morning. They found the crashed bike but could find no trace of its rider. However, they were able to trace the vehicle’s registration to Barry Light, a 32-year-old resident of Pevely.
Officers went to Light’s residence and alerted his family to the issue while the motorcycle was impounded. The family was able to trace Light’s phone to the area of 16th and Poplar Streets. Light’s body was discovered in a lot behind a Greyhound station at about 5:45 a.m.
Investigators believe that Light fell off the motorcycle on I-64 at 16th Street. The motorcycle continued riderless for five blocks before it crashed near 11th Street.
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 conditions 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.
