The crash occurred on September 15th, 2024, around 6:00AM on Route CC just north of County Road 449. 26-year-old Caleb T. Ellingsworth was traveling northbound on a 2005 Suzuki motorcycle when they collided with a cow that was in the roadway. They were not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Caleb Ellingsworth sustained serious injuries and was transported via ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia. The Suzuki motorcycle was moderately damaged and towed by Becky’s Towing – Fulton. The vehicle was not covered by insurance.
In a state like Missouri, animals in the roadway pose a real potential threat to drivers and occupants of motor vehicles. In 2022, over 400 individuals were injured in crashes involving deer and other animals across the state (MO State Highway Patrol, 2022). Whatever the cause of accident, when you’re injured, the main thing you should have to worry about is your recuperation. An experienced personal injury attorney can help make sure that you receive the support and direction you may need. At the AW Smith Law Firm, our attorneys are available to offer their knowledge to you during this difficult time. If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash like this one, do not hesitate to reach out to the AW Smith Law Firm.
