Tragedy struck on Friday night in Fenton, Missouri, as a 17-year-old boy from High Ridge lost his life in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Highway 141 and Gregory Lane. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at 10 p.m.
The teenager was riding a 2007 Honda CB900F motorcycle northbound on the highway. The motorcycle reportedly overturned, causing him to be thrown off, resulting in fatal injuries. Despite wearing a helmet, the teenager was fatally injured and was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
The patrol noted that his motorcycle sustained moderate damage. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation. It is not yet known if alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision.
Source: KSDK