Apr 16, 2024 Local News
(Washington County, MO) A Bonne Terre man, 60 year old Robert V. Brake, is suffering serious injuries after he was involved in a crash between his motorcycle and a car on Highway 21 Saturday night in Washington County. Highway Patrol reports show Brake was riding his motorcycle north on Highway 21, north of Deuce Road about 10:20, when his motorcycle crossed over the center of the road and crashed into the left side of a car being driven south by 72 year old Norman L. Westhoff of DeSoto. Brake was taken to Mercy Hospital South at St. Louis while a passenger in Westhoff's car, 68 year old Patricia A. Westhoff, received minor injuries and was taken to Washington County Memorial Hospital at Potosi. Everyone involved in the wreck was wearing a safety device when the accident occurred.
