Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash on Missouri 47 [St. Francois County, MO]

Police Investigate Crash on Missouri 47 in St. Francois County

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, MO (May 11, 2026)— A Tennessee motorcyclist suffered serious injuries Friday afternoon after a crash on Missouri 47 involving a Jeep.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 1:25 p.m. on Friday, May 9, near Nesbit Drive.

Troopers said a 50-year-old De Soto woman driving a 2007 Jeep Laredo was traveling southbound and attempted to turn right onto Missouri 47. 

Investigators said the Jeep entered the path of a westbound 2012 Harley-Davidson motorcycle operated by a 33-year-old man from Kingsport, Tennessee.

The motorcycle struck the front left side of the Jeep before overturning. The impact ejected the rider from the motorcycle. 

The motorcycle came to rest in the westbound lane of Missouri 47.

Emergency responders transported the motorcyclist by St. Francois County Ambulance to Mercy Hospital South with serious injuries.

The crash report did not list the Jeep driver as injured.

Authorities towed the motorcycle from the scene. The Jeep was driven from the scene.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash.

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