Injury Crash

Bonne Terre Man Seriously Injured in Single-Motorcycle Crash on MO-47

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 7, 2026

Time

10:39 a.m.

Roadway

MO-47 at Yonder Lane

Location

St Francois County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 59-year-old Bonne Terre man suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on MO-47 near Yonder Lane in St. Francois County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash happened on the morning of Nov. 7, 2026, around 10:39 a.m., involving a 2025 Harley-Davidson Road Glide traveling southbound. No other vehicles were reported involved.

The driver was transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries, according to the highway patrol. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol logged the case under report number 260471188.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report may be updated as officials provide additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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