Motorcycle hits embankment on Hwy. 248
By Kyle Troutman ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Two Cassville teens died Wednesday night in a motorcycle wreck at 8:31 p.m. on Highway 248, one mile east of Cassville.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Rylan Wilson, 19, of Cassville, was driving a 2017 Harley Davidson Breakout motorcycle eastbound when the vehicle lost control, ran off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment, ejecting both occupants.
The passenger on the motorcycle, a 14-year-old juvenile, of Cassville was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:40 p.m. by Barry County Coroner Gary Swearingen.
Wilson was transported to Mercy Hospital in Springfield and was pronounced dead by Dr. Robert Johnson at 10:09 p.m.
It is unknown if either were wearing safety devices, and the motorcycle was totaled.
These are the 42nd and 43rd fatalities of the year for Troop D of the Patrol, which covers 18 counties in southwest Missouri, including Barry.
A memorial fund has been established for Wilson. People may donate at any local Security Bank of Southwest Missouri branch, or mail a check, payable to Rylan Wilson Memorial Fund, to Security Bank at P.O. Box 606, Cassville, MO 65625.
Donations will be delivered to the family to help with medical and funeral expenses.
Thoughts and prayers to their families. And for the town of Cassville. I pray God comforts us all during these tragedies that have occurred this last week.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families. Such a tragic loss of two young souls.
I pray for their family to have comfort peace during this very sad time in their lives…God is great and Im certain he sent his Angels to take these precious boys home God bless each and every one of you.. ❤️🙏
My heart goes out to both families such a awful tragedy.My Condolences and Prayers
So sorry. Our prayers are with you all!! May God comfort you through this tragedy!!