Fatal Crash

Galena Man, 20, Dies in Motorcycle Crash Near Kimberling City

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 15, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 15, 2026

Time

4:40 p.m.

Roadway

Route OO

Location

Kimberling City, Stone County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A 20-year-old man from Galena, Missouri, died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Route OO about one mile north of Kimberling City, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash happened on July 15, 2026, at approximately 4:40 p.m., the report states. The driver was riding a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 at the time of the crash, according to the Patrol.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, whose Troop D covers the area, confirmed the driver sustained fatal injuries. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash, and no additional injuries were listed in the available report.

The incident, logged under crash report number 260297491, remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have not yet been released.

This report may be updated as officials release more 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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