Injury Crash
Dirt Bike Rider Seriously Injured in Rolla Crash on Highway 72
Incident record
September 2, 2026
8:13 p.m.
Highway 72
Rolla, Phelps County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A dirt bike rider suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 72 in Rolla, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol reported that the crash happened at 8:13 p.m. on September 2, 2026, in the 1500 block of Highway 72 in Phelps County. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Honda dirt bike traveling eastbound at the time of the crash, per the preliminary report.
The rider was hurt seriously enough to require transport for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I, and it remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
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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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