One injured in Friday morning accident

Officers with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety work the scene of a car versus motorcycle accident on South Main Street in Sikeston late Friday morning. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

David Jenkins

According to Capt. Austin Henley with Sikeston Department of Public Safety, the accident occurred as the driver of the motorcycle was traveling northbound on Main Street and a vehicle turned into the path of the motorcycle. The motorcycle struck the side of the vehicle, causing the operator of the motorcycle to be ejected. He was transported to a local hospital for moderate injuries.