A Center, Missouri man was hospitalized following a motorcycle crash on Highway P, six miles south of Center.
The accident occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. on April 16, 2024, when 18-year-old Joshua T. Black lost control of his 2024 Kawasaki motorcycle due to strong wind conditions. The vehicle overturned, ejecting Black onto the roadway.
Joshua Black, who was wearing a helmet, suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Hannibal Regional Hospital by Ralls County Ambulance. The Kawasaki motorcycle sustained extensive damage and was removed from the scene.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the incident was assisted by the Center Police Department, Ralls County Sheriff’s Department, and local first responders.
