Wood River, Illinois man seriously injured in Ste. Gen County motorcycle crash

JEFFERSON CITY — A 72-year-old Wood River, Illinois man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on Route WW in Ste. Genevieve County Saturday afternoon.

 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Dennis D. Rigsbey was flown to St. Louis University Hospital by Air Evac helicopter.

 

The patrol’s report states Rigsbey was the operator of a northbound 2024 Harley Davidson FLHX which failed to negotiate a curve to the left. The motorcycle traveled off the right side roadway and overturned, ejecting the driver.

 

The crash happened about 1:22 p.m. south of Holmes Road.

 

The motorcycle had moderate damage and was removed by Ste Gen County Towing.