A Warsaw man suffered moderate injuries in a motorcycle accident that occurred in Benton County late Tuesday night.

Joseph M. Thornton, 24, Warsaw, was westbound on a 1994 Harley-Davidson on Missouri Route 83, west of Route MM at 11:50 p.m. when his bike traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Thorton was transported to Golden Valley Hospital by Warsaw-Lincoln Ambulance with moderate injuries. His bike had moderate damage and was towed from the scene.

The Benton County Sheriff's Department assisted the Patrol with the investigation.

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