Murder charge added after motorcyclist hit, killed in McBaine
Matthew Sanders
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A 36-year-old man accused of running over a motorcyclist, who later died from his injuries, was charged Monday with murder.
Boone County Prosecuting Attorney Roger Johnson told ABC 17 News in an email that charges against Donald J. Legleiter had been changed to include second-degree murder in the death of Jeffrie W. Cash, replacing an earlier assault charge.
Legleiter, who is also charged with armed criminal action and leaving the scene of an injury crash, remained in the Boone County Jail on Monday on no bond. He was arrested a week ago following the incident on Allen Street in McBaine.
Witnesses told deputies that Legleiter had backed up in his SUV and run over the motorcycle with Cash on it, the statement says. Legleiter allegedly drove from the scene and abandoned the 2024 Toyota Highlander in a bean field.
Authorities later found and arrested him nearby.
Legleiter allegedly told deputies that he wanted to destroy Cash’s motorcycle.
Cash’s family told ABC 17 News last week that he died from his injuries Thursday night. Cash’s daughter, Makayla Cash, told ABC 17 News that her father would have needed constant care had he been able to survive the injuries he suffered to his head and body.
Makayla Cash said her father was defending a woman from Legleiter, which led to the fatal confrontation.
Legleiter made his first court appearance Wednesday. His next appearance is scheduled for Aug. 19.