Motorcycle crash in Andrew County

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A 72-year-old man suffered serious injuries after crashing his motorcycle in Andrew County on Saturday night.

The crash occurred at around 9:25 p.m., southbound on State Route K. The motorcycle traveled off the west side of the roadway, struck a fallen tree and overturned. The rider, a 72-year-old man from St. Joseph, was ejected. The cycle came to a rest on its side, facing east, on top of the driver.

Cpl. J.M. Harrison arrived on the scene, assisted by the Andrew County Sheriff's department and the Savannah Fire Department. The injured man was taken by Andrew County EMS to Mosaic Life Care with serious injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report.