Motorcyclist Airlifted After Serious Crash in Neelyville
September 5, 2025 – Neelyville, Missouri
A serious traffic crash on U.S. Highway 67 in Neelyville on Wednesday evening, September 3, left a 27-year-old motorcyclist critically injured and requiring emergency air transport to a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
According to Sgt. Clark Parrott of the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the collision involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck. Preliminary reports indicate that the motorcyclist, identified as Tyler Anderson, was traveling southbound when his motorcycle struck the rear of a pickup truck driven by a 46-year-old local man. The truck sustained minor damage, and its driver was unharmed.
Emergency responders arrived quickly to provide first aid and stabilize Anderson before arranging for an air ambulance to transport him for advanced medical care. Sgt. Parrott noted that Anderson was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, a precaution that may have prevented a fatal outcome. Despite this, the impact caused significant trauma, and the motorcycle was completely destroyed.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. While it is confirmed that Anderson struck the rear of the pickup, investigators have not yet determined whether factors such as speed, roadway conditions, or visibility contributed to the incident.
Traffic along U.S. 67 was temporarily slowed while troopers worked to clear the crash site. Authorities are reminding drivers to maintain safe following distances and exercise caution when sharing the road with motorcycles, which are particularly vulnerable to sudden stops and collisions with larger vehicles.
This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks motorcyclists face on highways and underscores the importance of defensive driving and road safety awareness for all motorists.
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