Injury Crash
Bethany Man Seriously Injured in Single-Motorcycle Crash on Route W
Incident record
October 18, 2026
5:05 p.m.
RT-W at W 210TH ST
Bethany, Harrison County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 62-year-old Bethany man suffered serious injuries after a motorcycle crash on Route W north of town, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's online crash report states the incident, logged as crash 260442676, occurred at 5:05 p.m. on Oct. 18 along RT-W south of W 210th Street, about 10 miles north of Bethany in Harrison County. The area falls under the jurisdiction of Troop H.
According to the patrol, the man was riding a 2004 Harley Davidson FatBoy northbound on RT-W when the single-vehicle crash occurred. No other vehicles were reported involved.
The driver, identified only by age and hometown in the patrol's report, sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for the investigation. Further specifics about the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released.
This report is based on information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may 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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