Versailles Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident

Collision occurred when vehicle crossed center line and struck motorcycle.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 6:16pm

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A 29-year-old Versailles man was seriously injured when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle driven by an 85-year-old Versailles woman on Old Five Road in Morgan County, Missouri. The man was flown to the University of Missouri Hospital for treatment.

Why it matters

Motorcycle accidents can often result in serious injuries due to the lack of protection for riders. This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices, especially among older drivers, to prevent such collisions and protect vulnerable road users.

The details

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 7:50 p.m. on Friday, March 20, when the 85-year-old Versailles woman's vehicle crossed the center line of Old Five Road and struck the motorcycle driven by the 29-year-old Versailles man. The collision was reported north of Leatherman Road in Morgan County.

  • The accident occurred at 7:50 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026.

The players

29-year-old Versailles man

The driver of the motorcycle who was seriously injured in the collision.

85-year-old Versailles woman

The driver of the vehicle that crossed the center line and struck the motorcycle.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for all drivers, regardless of age, to remain vigilant and follow traffic laws to prevent serious accidents involving motorcycles and other vulnerable road users.