Injury Crash

Bates City Teen Injured in Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash in Johnson County

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 5, 2026 at 6:13 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 5, 2026

Time

6:13 p.m.

Roadway

NW 800TH RD

Location

Johnson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

An 18-year-old man from Bates City, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on NW 800th Road in Johnson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred on July 5, 2026, at approximately 6:13 p.m. near 1674 NW 800th Road, the Patrol reported. The driver was operating a 2020 Kawasaki Z125 eastbound at the time of the incident, according to the same report.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop A jurisdiction, is investigating the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260282537. No other vehicles were reported involved.

The driver was treated for moderate injuries, according to the Patrol's report. No fatalities were reported in connection with this crash.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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