Greenville, MO — September 20, 2025, One person was injured following a motorcycle accident that occurred at around 12:35 P.M. on MO-V.

According to reports, a Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by a 71-year-old man was traveling on MO-V when it lost control for unknown reasons and overturned.

When first responders arrived on the scene they found the driver seriously injured and transported them to the hospital for treatment. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and officials have not released any updates on the status of the investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a motorcycle goes down with no other vehicles involved, the quick explanation is often “loss of control.” But that phrase doesn’t explain why control was lost, and unless investigators look closer, important details may never come to light.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Single-vehicle motorcycle crashes should not be assumed to be straightforward. Investigators should examine skid marks, tire tracks, and the motorcycle’s final position to determine whether the rider braked, swerved, or experienced a sudden change in handling. Without reconstructing those details, the cause risks being reduced to guesswork.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Motorcycles are particularly sensitive to mechanical problems. A tire blowout, brake issue, or suspension failure could instantly destabilize the bike. Even a throttle or clutch malfunction could cause a rider to lose control without warning. If the Harley Davidson was removed from the scene without a thorough inspection, those possibilities may go unexamined.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Some modern motorcycles record limited performance data, while phones, GPS devices, or helmet cameras may capture speed, braking, or the rider’s actions in the moments before the crash. If investigators don’t preserve that evidence promptly, the opportunity to establish a clear picture of what happened may already be gone.

A crash that looks simple at first glance often has more layers beneath it. The difference between assumptions and real answers depends on whether investigators pursue every possible angle.

Takeaways:

• It’s unclear whether investigators reconstructed the motorcycle’s path before it overturned.
• A possible tire, brake, or suspension failure may not yet have been ruled out.
• Electronic data from devices or the bike itself could provide important details if preserved.