Sep 25, 2023

St. Joseph man dies after pickup, motorcycle crash

Posted Sep 25, 2023 1:00 AM

BUCHANAN COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 1:30p.m. Sunday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Dodge 1500 driven by Steven M. Humes, 66, DeKalb, was southbound on MO 371 four miles south of Fauctt.

The pickup crossed the center line and struck a northbound 2021 Harley Davidson driven by Jackie D. Chappell, 64, St. Joseph, head-on.

Chappel was ejected, pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Meierhoffer Funeral Home. Humes was properly restrained, and not injured.  Chappell was wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.