Injury Crash

Branson Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash North of City on MO-76

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 4, 2026 at 8:35 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 4, 2026

Time

8:35 p.m.

Roadway

MO-76

Location

Branson, Taney County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A 21-year-old Branson man suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on MO-76 about two miles north of Branson, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened the evening of September 4, 2026, at approximately 8:35 p.m., the Patrol's online crash report states. The driver was riding a 2026 Kawasaki Ninja eastbound on MO-76 at the time of the crash.

The man was transported for medical treatment after sustaining serious injuries, according to the Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The crash, logged under incident number 260377651, was investigated by Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This report is based on preliminary information released by investigators. Details may be updated as officials provide further information.

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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