Fatal Crash
Festus Man, 70, Killed in Jefferson County Crash Involving Truck and Motorcycle
Incident record
August 26, 2026
10:55 a.m.
Highway 67 at Meyer Road
Jefferson County, MO
Missouri
2
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 70-year-old Festus man died following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 67 north of Meyer Road in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash was reported at 10:55 a.m. on Aug. 26, 2026.
The Patrol said a 2020 Toyota Tacoma traveling eastbound was involved in a collision with a 2005 Honda Shadow Aero motorcycle traveling southbound. The Festus man, identified as the driver in the crash, sustained fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. No additional details about injuries to other parties involved have been released.
This report will 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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