A 21‑year‑old West Plains man was killed in a motorcycle crash Tuesday evening east of town. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the crash happened at 6:15 p.m. on County Road 8240 when the rider of a 2026 CF Moto motorcycle failed to negotiate a sharp curve. The bike ran off the left side of the road and struck a stump.
Coroner Tim Cherry pronounced the man dead at the scene. Troopers say he was not wearing a helmet.
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This marks Troop G’s 13th fatality of the year, compared to 16 at this time in 2025. The Howell Rural Fire Department assisted at the scene.
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