Fatal Crash
72-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash South of Bloomfield
Incident record
August 2, 2026
12:00 p.m.
MO-25
Bloomfield, Stoddard County, MO
Missouri
3
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 72-year-old man from Aquilla, Missouri, died Sunday afternoon following a three-vehicle crash on MO-25 about four miles south of Bloomfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 12:00 p.m. on August 2, 2026, and involved a 1999 Harley-Davidson motorcycle traveling northbound, a 2019 GMC Acadia traveling southbound, and a second Harley-Davidson, this one a 2003 model, also headed northbound, the Patrol said in a preliminary online crash report.
The 72-year-old male driver sustained fatal injuries in the collision, according to the Patrol. His identity has not been released pending further confirmation.
Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which was logged under incident report number 260325410. No information on injuries to the other drivers or passengers involved has been released at this time.
Authorities have not yet detailed the sequence of events leading up to the collision. The investigation remains active, and additional findings are expected as the Patrol continues its review of the crash scene and vehicle involvement.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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Missouri accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
- Fault rule
- Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
- Citations
- RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
- Crash report agency
- Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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