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.