UPDATE-   The MSHP reports Vette was transported to St. Francis Hospital in Maryville. Life-Net helicopter then flew him to Heartland Regional Medical Center.

CLEARMONT- A Missouri man was involved in motorcycle accident just before 4:30 a.m. on Saturday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Kawasaki Ninja driven by Mason D. Vette,20,  Maryville, was southbound on U.S. 71 two miles south of Clearmont. The motorcycle went off the west side of the road, struck a sign, an embankment, went airborne before coming to rest in a ditch.

Details on Vette’s injuries and possible treatment have not been released by the MSHP.

Check St. Jo Post for more information as it becomes available.