Blake A. Blackburn, 30, of De Soto was killed this morning, June 17, in a motorcycle crash on Old Hwy. 21 north of Orchard Drive in Otto, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.
At 8:10 a.m., Blackburn was riding a southbound 2001 Yamaha FZS 1000, began skidding and ran off the right side of the highway before the motorcycle became airborne, ejecting him, the report said.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by Rock Township Ambulance personnel, according to the report.
Blackburn was wearing a helmet, the patrol reported.
The motorcycle was totaled, the report said.