Neosho man killed in Falcon Road motorcycle crash

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — Just after 1:30 p.m. Sunday reports of a motorcycle crash on Falcon Road, 1/3 mile north of Iris Road alerted Newton County Central Communications.

Newton County Deputies, Newton County Ambulance and Redings Mill Fire responded. Missouri State Highway Patrol were notified.

On scene we observe a motorcycle in the west ditch and learn it was a fatal crash investigation.

Next of kin were notified and details were released in the preliminary crash report.

Joshua Westfall , 46, of Neosho, Mo. was driving a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster 883 northbound on Falcon Road when he crashed.

“ Crash occurred as [Motorcycle] traveled off the left side of the roadway, overturned and ejected [Westfall]. ”

— Tpr M. Coleman of Troop D, Newton/McDonald Co.

Newton County Deputy Coroner Brian Atherton claimed the body and transported to Clark Funeral Home in Neosho.

Metro Towing removed the motorcycle and debris from the crash scene.

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