St. Joseph man hospitalized after motorcycle strikes car

ANDREW COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 7p.m. Friday in Andrew County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Yamaha driven by William D. Mason, 26, St. Joseph, was eastbound on County Line Road at 28th Street Terrace in the Country Club city limits.

The motorcycle was following a 2006 Dodge Charger driven by Jasper M. Roberts, 23. Country Club, who was attempting to make a left turn as the motorcycle attempted to pass.

The motorcycle struck the left side of the car and the driver was ejected. Andrew County EMS transported Williams to Mosaic Life Care.  Roberts was not injured. Williams was wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.