CHARITON, MO, (May 16, 2026) – A Keytesville woman was killed and another man was seriously injured Saturday night following a motorcycle crash in Chariton County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Authorities said the crash occurred at approximately 11:20 p.m. on U.S. Highway 24 near the Chariton River Bridge. Investigators reported that a 2011 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound when it left the roadway and crashed.
A 43-year-old Keytesville woman, who was a passenger on the motorcycle, was ejected from the bike and pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, a 47-year-old man from Brookfield, sustained serious injuries and was transported to University Hospital for treatment.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
