A motorcycle crash injured one Monday afternoon.

3:15 pm Monday afternoon, there were reports of a motorcycle crash in Joplin. This sent officers to the 1800 Block of South Maiden Lane. A motorcycle had reportedly collided with a separate vehicle.

Authorities said that a motorcycle was traveling south on Maiden Lane and the other vehicle was pulling into the roadway to travel north when they collided.

When Joplin Police Officers arrived, first aid was performed on the motorcycle driver. No one in the passenger vehicle was injured.

The Joplin Crash Team then investigated the crash. Joplin Police were asked to assist with traffic control.

The road was closed down to traffic until 5:30 pm Monday evening. 

The motorcycle driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital nearby.