Fatal Crash

Carrollton Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on US-65 in Carroll County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 16, 2026

Time

9:50 p.m.

Roadway

US-65 at MO-WW

Location

Carroll County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 23-year-old man from Carrollton died following a two-vehicle crash on US-65 at MO-WW in Carroll County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The Patrol said the crash occurred the night of October 16, 2026, at approximately 9:50 p.m. and involved a 2014 RAM 2500 pickup traveling southbound and a 2006 Honda motorcycle traveling northbound.

The motorcycle operator, the 23-year-old Carrollton man, sustained fatal injuries in the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol reported.

The crash, logged under incident number 260440234, is being investigated by Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No additional injuries were reported in connection with the crash.

Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances leading up to the collision. This report will be updated as officials provide 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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