Injury Crash

Branson Man Seriously Injured in Single-Motorcycle Crash on Route D in Crane

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 15, 2026

Time

8:31 p.m.

Roadway

Route D

Location

Crane, Stone County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A Branson man suffered serious injuries after a motorcycle crash on Route D in Crane on the evening of Oct. 15, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash occurred at approximately 8:31 p.m. and involved a single vehicle, a 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster 883 Custom, which was traveling eastbound on Route D at the time.

The driver, a 40-year-old man from Branson, sustained serious injuries in the crash, the patrol reported. He was transported for medical treatment following the incident.

No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D is investigating the incident, which was logged under crash report number 260438694.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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