De Soto, MO (April 26, 2026) – Three people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night, April 25, at the intersection of Highway 21 and Highway 110 in De Soto. The collision happened around 9:00 p.m. when a Ford Explorer entered the intersection and turned left into the path of an oncoming Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
The 32-year-old man riding the motorcycle, a resident of De Soto, suffered serious injuries in the crash. He was airlifted from the scene to a hospital in Creve Coeur for treatment.
The driver of the Ford Explorer, a 76-year-old man from Bonne Terre, and a 72-year-old woman riding in the SUV were both hurt. They were taken by ambulance to a hospital in South St. Louis County with moderate injuries.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as they become available.
We are thinking of those injured as they receive medical care.
How Left-Turn Crashes at Intersections Can Happen
Crashes at intersections often occur when one vehicle turns left across oncoming traffic. Drivers making a turn must judge the speed and distance of approaching vehicles, which can be difficult at night or in busy areas. Motorcycles can be harder to spot due to their smaller size, which may increase the risk of a collision.
When a turning vehicle crosses into the path of another, there is little time to react. These situations can lead to direct side impacts or head-on crashes. Factors such as visibility, timing, and traffic flow all influence how these incidents unfold, especially on highways that pass through intersections.
