Injury Crash

Cadet Teen Injured in Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash on MO-21 in Washington County

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 16, 2026 at 7:05 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 16, 2026

Time

7:05 p.m.

Roadway

MO-21 at Hedrick Road

Location

Washington County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 81°F · 2 mph wind

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An 18-year-old motorcyclist from Cadet, Missouri, suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO-21 in Washington County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 7:05 p.m. on July 16, 2026, on MO-21 southbound, south of Hedrick Road, the Patrol's online crash report states. The driver was operating a 2010 Honda NT700V motorcycle traveling southbound at the time of the incident, per the preliminary report.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported in connection with this incident.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C is investigating the crash. This report is based on preliminary information from the Patrol's online crash reporting system, and details may be updated as officials release 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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