Woman seriously injured in Gasconade County motorcycle crash

EDITOR'S NOTE: The correct county and highway where the crash occurred is now reflected.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A 65-year-old Kansas woman was seriously injured Friday evening in a crash on Highway 50 in Gasconade County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The report says a 65-year-old Kansas man was driving a 2016 Harley Davidson Ultra eastbound while a 63-year-old man from St. Robert was driving a 2021 Ford Ranger westbound.

Around 4:00 p.m., the Ford Ranger traveled into the path of the motorcycle while entering the left turn lane at Route 28.

The bike hit the truck, throwing both the driver and his passenger from it, the report says. The 65-year-old passenger was seriously injured.

She was flown to Mercy St. Louis Hospital. The report says she was wearing a helmet.

The man was brought to Mercy Washington Hospital by ambulance with minor injuries. He was also wearing a helmet, according to the report.

No injuries were reported for the truck driver.