A Salem, Arkansas man was seriously injured early Saturday after a motorcycle crash on Highway 17, about eight miles south of West Plains.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 7:30 a.m. when a northbound 2025 Kawasaki Ninja struck an animal in the roadway. The impact caused the motorcycle to travel off the left side of the road, ejecting the 38‑year‑old rider.
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Troopers report he was wearing a safety device but suffered serious injuries. He was flown by Air Evac helicopter to Cox South in Springfield for treatment.
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