Missouri motorcyclist injured in wreck
Gary Tawney, 51, was seriously injured in a Missouri motorcycle accident that happened Saturday morning on Mo. 15.
According to local media reports and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Tawney was heading south on a 2009 Harley-Davidson at the time of the crash. A 2000 Chevrolet, driven by Jeffrey Crain, 29, was heading north at the same moment. According to the initial description of the wreck by the investigating trooper, Crain failed to yield when making a left turn in front of the motorcycle. Tawney was unable to avoid a collision.
Tawney was taken by ambulance to University Hospital for treatment. Crain wasn't listed as injured.
Driver inattention is one of the leading causes of motorcycle injury accidents. Larger cars will merge or turn without noticing smaller motorcyclists. Since bikers are so much more vulnerable, often times the injuries in these incidents are serious or even fatal. Fortunately, Tawney was able to receive treatment and will hopefully make a full recovery.
