WAYNESVILLE, MO – A Waynesville man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday night on Highway W, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
At approximately 6:13 p.m., the 38-year-old was riding when he failed to negotiate a curve, veering off the right side of the roadway. His motorcycle overturned, ejecting him from the vehicle.
Emergency responders airlifted the rider to Mercy Hospital in Springfield for treatment of serious injuries. Authorities confirmed the man was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident. The motorcycle sustained extensive damage.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Further details are pending.