BEVIER, Mo. — A 26-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Highway C near Beauben Street on Sunday, Oct. 4.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the man was riding a Harley Davidson northbound when he failed to navigate a curve. Witnesses reported that the motorcycle ran off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment, went airborne, hit a tree, and ejected the rider.
Emergency responders pronounced the man deceased at the scene. His body was transported to Greening Eagan Hayes Funeral Home.
Authorities have not released the name of the victim pending notification of next of kin. The incident is under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Lane closures were in effect during the response and investigation.