DEFIANCE, MO (ST. CHARLES COUNTY) – A 55-year-old motorcyclist was injured after crashing his vehicle on Highway 94 in St. Charles County yesterday afternoon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The accident happened north of Defiance on westbound MO-94, near Route DD, at 4:35 p.m.
55-year-old Steven K. Jacobs, of St. Charles, was operating a 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle when he was unable to properly negotiate a curve in the highway. The motorcycle went off the right side of the road, then flipped over.
Jacobs, who was wearing a helmet, was taken to the hospital in Lake St. Louis with moderate injuries.
No other people were reported as hurt.
The motorcycle sustained moderate damage in the accident.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle crash, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to advocate for safer Missouri highways or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis motorcycle accident attorneys.
