Drexel motorcycle rider escapes serious injury

Carl P. Otto, 47, Drexel sustained minor injuries when he lost control of his motorcycle yesterday while rounding a curve on Y Highway just north of county road 10002 near Amsterdam. According to the  Missouri Highway Patrol report, the motorcycle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment around 5:30 in the evening, ejecting the rider. The investigation continues; charges are pending at this time.