Injury Crash

Gladstone Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash on I-35

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 16, 2026 at 9:50 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 16, 2026

Time

9:50 a.m.

Roadway

I-35 mile marker 7.0

Location

Gladstone, Clay County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Moderate rain · 70°F · 0.11 in precip · 6 mph wind

Report

A 24-year-old Gladstone man suffered minor injuries after a motorcycle crash on I-35 in Clay County, according to a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened on the morning of Sept. 16, 2026, near mile marker 7.0 on I-35 northbound, the Patrol reported. The rider was traveling southbound on a 2024 Yamaha motorcycle when the single-vehicle crash occurred, per the report.

Moderate rain was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the Highway Patrol said. Troop A responded to the scene as part of the agency's investigation into the crash.

No other vehicles were reported involved in the incident.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further 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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