On Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 10:49amCT, Adair County 911 received a call of a single vehicle motorcycle accident on Elkorn Rd in the Knifley community of Adair County.
The preliminary investigation indicates that 60-year-old Mary Spencer of Connecticut was traveling north on Elkorn Rd operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle, when a dog ran onto the roadway. Ms. Spencer attempted to miss hitting the dog, but was unable to do so and struck the animal. The bike then laid down, throwing the operator into a ditchline.
Adair County EMS transported Ms. Spencer to TJ Health Columbia for treatment of her injuries.
Adair County Deputy Jason Camfield investigated the collision and was assisted on scene by Sheriff Josh Brockman.