A Jefferson City man died following a motorcycle crash on Highway 63 in Osage County at 6:37 p.m. on September 7, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Authorities reported that the 45-year-old man was riding a 2020 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob southbound when he veered off the right side of the road, causing the motorcycle to overturn and eject him. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 7 p.m. by the Osage County Coroner.
The motorcycle sustained extensive damage and was towed by Osage County Towing. Officials stated that the rider was not wearing a helmet or safety equipment at the time of the accident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that the man’s next of kin had been notified. This incident marks the Troop F’s third traffic fatality in September and the 45th traffic fatality of 2026. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.