Mechanical Issues Cause Motorcycle Crash In Morgan County

An unknown mechanical defect is being blamed for a motorcycle accident that sent a Rocky Mount man to the emergency room.

The highway patrol says it happened Wednesday afternoon on Red Arrow Road, near Taurus Road, in Morgan County.

The bike operated by 42-year-old Brad Christmann traveled off the roadway ejecting Christmann who was not wearing a helmet.

Christmann suffered moderate injuries and was treated at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach.