Motorcyclist Injured in Raccoon-Related CrashMotorcyclist Injured in Raccoon-Related Crash A motorcyclist sustained severe injuries in a weekend accident that resulted from hitting a raccoon on a Missouri highway. On Sunday, July 28, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Robert J. McCubbin, 41, from Creighton, Missouri, was operating a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on Route RA, west of Clinton. As McCubbin approached SW 170 Rd., his motorcycle collided with a raccoon in the road. The impact caused the motorcycle to overturn, ejecting McCubbin into the air. First responders transported him to Belton Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. An investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol revealed that the raccoon was a contributing factor to the crash. The injuries sustained by McCubbin underscore the potential risks associated with wildlife encounters while riding motorcycles. Authorities remind riders to be aware of their surroundings and to exercise caution when traveling in areas with known animal activity.
HENRY CO., Mo. (KCTV) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured over the weekend after he was thrown from his motorcycle when he hit a raccoon in the road.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that on Sunday, July 28, at approximately 9:30 a.m., emergency crews were called to the area of Route RA and SW 170 Rd., west of Clinton, for reports of a motorcycle crash.
When emergency responders arrived, they observed a 2005 Harley Davidson, driven by Robert J. McCubbin, 41, of Creighton, Missouri, traveling south on the highway.
However, troopers noticed the bike hit a raccoon in the road, causing the bike to flip over. McCubbin was thrown from the bike as it was airborne.
First responders said McCubbin was taken to Belton Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. No further information has been released.
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