A Missouri man has died as a result of a motorcycle accident in Newton County. The May 18 accident claimed the life of 74-year-old Gary Richard Barthels of Florissant. He was taken to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield for treatment of his injuries, where he later died.

Two people in another vehicle were injured in the crash. Bobby D. Standridge, 76, of Hector, and Travis Brian Standridge, 51, of Russellville, were both taken to North Arkansas Medical Center in Harrison for treatment.

According to the Arkansas State Police report, the accident occurred when Barthels’ motorcycle crossed the center line and struck the other vehicle.

The accident occurred on Arkansas State Highway 7 near the Newton County Fairgrounds in Jasper.

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