Horrific Motorcycle Accident on MO 162 Injures Passenger [Clarkton, MO]

Clarkton, MO (July 23, 2026) — A 53-year-old Clarkton woman sustained serious injuries Tuesday afternoon after she was thrown from a motorcycle in a horrific accident on MO 162 in Clarkton.

The crash happened shortly before 2:45 p.m. as the motorcycle was making a turn. The passenger was ejected from the bike and suffered severe injuries. Emergency crews airlifted her to a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, for treatment.

The 42-year-old woman who was operating the motorcycle was not injured. Authorities also reported that neither the rider nor the passenger was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

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