A 70-year-old man from Bowie, Texas, died in a motorcycle crash in Miller County on Friday night.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Highway 242 near Lake Ozark. The rider lost control of his motorcycle, struck a curb, and then went down an embankment, resulting in his ejection from the vehicle.
Authorities confirmed the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The highway was temporarily closed for investigation and cleanup. Additional details on the incident, including potential contributing factors, are still under investigation by the patrol.