Fatal Crash
Motorcyclist Killed in Highway 54 Crash Between Eugene and Brazito
Incident record
April 20, 2026
Highway 54
Eugene, Cole County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Capitol Police
Report body
A motorcyclist died Monday afternoon in a crash on Highway 54 between Eugene and Brazito in Cole County, according to a KMIZ report.
The crash involved a single vehicle, a 2023 Harley Davidson Tri-Glide Ultra motorcycle, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a crash report. The motorcycle had been traveling north at the time of the crash, according to the patrol.
The eastbound lanes of Highway 54 were shut down following the crash, KMIZ reported. It was not immediately clear how long the closure lasted or how traffic was rerouted in the area.
One fatality was reported in connection with the crash. No additional details about injuries or the circumstances leading up to the crash were included in available reports.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for the crash. This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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.