A Texas man died in a motorcycle crash in Miller County on Friday night, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred at 10:24 p.m. on Missouri 242 at the intersection with Highway 54. A 70-year-old man from Bowie, Texas, was riding a 2023 Harley Davidson Sportster westbound when he lost control of the motorcycle.
Authorities said the motorcycle veered off the road, struck a curb, and went down an embankment, resulting in the driver being thrown from the bike. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency responders were on site, but no additional injuries were reported. The highway was briefly closed for investigation and cleanup. The crash remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.