FARMINGTON, MO – A man from St. Louis was hurt after being ejected during a motorcycle accident this afternoon in St. Francois County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The accident occurred on St. Joe State Park Trail 150 at 12 p.m., when 52-year-old St. Louis man John D. Westermayer, operating a 2018 KTM 300 XC motorcycle, collided with an embankment.
The bike overturned, causing Westermayer to be ejected from the vehicle.
Westermayer, who was wearing a helmet at the time, was airlifted to the hospital in St. Louis for the treatment of moderate injuries.
No other people were reported as hurt.
The motorcycle sustained moderate damage in the crash.
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 better roadway safety 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.
