Motorcycle crash on State Hwy 86, motorcyclist flown to Springfield hospital
BARRY COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — About 10:45 a.m. Saturday reports of a motorcycle crash on State Hwy 86 near Wolf Pin Gap alerted E-911.
Eagle Rock Golden Mano Fire, Barry County Deputies and Mercy EMS responded. Missouri State Highway Patrol were notified.
The motorcycle was a 1996 Yamaha, operated by a 49-year old man from Aurora, Mo. traveling south on State Hwy 86. He was thrown from the motorcycle as he “ran off the roadway and overturned,” the investigating Trooper reports.
“Firefighters assisted Mercy EMS with patient care on scene. One patient sustained serious injuries and was transported by air medical helicopter to a Springfield hospital.”
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Traffic through the incident area moved slowly along State Hwy 86 for “about one hour while crews worked to stabilize the scene and ensure responder safety,” the fire dept states.
Motorcycle crash on State Hwy 86, motorcyclist flown to Springfield hospital
The roadway was cleared to resume all traffic about noon.
Eagle Rock Golden Mano Fire: “We remind all motorists to stay alert and share the road with motorcycles.”
MAY IS MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH
Motorcycle crash on State Hwy 86, motorcyclist flown to Springfield hospital. Courtesy Save Mo Lives campaign.
May is just a few days away and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the Missouri State Patrol remind drivers to share the road, check blind spots, and look twice for motorcycles as riding season begins.
Eagle Rock Golden Mano Fire/EMS patch.
“In 2024, there were 138 motorcyclist fatalities on Missouri roadways, accounting for 15% of all traffic fatalities in the state,” says MoDOT.
“Other motorists can help improve the safety of motorcyclists by always paying attention and looking twice for motorcyclists, as they are more susceptible to being hidden in a vehicle’s blind spots or simply being overlooked.”
Read more about motorcycle safety and stats when you click to Save MO Lives.
