Fatal Crash
One Killed in Hartsburg-Area Crash Involving Truck, Two Motorcycles on US-63
Incident record
August 8, 2026
US-63
Hartsburg, Osage County, MO
Missouri
3
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Osage County Sheriff's Office
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A crash involving a truck and two motorcycles on U.S. Highway 63 in Osage County left one person dead, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Kyle Green.
The collision occurred near Hartsburg in the early morning hours of Aug. 8, according to patrol records. Three vehicles were involved in total — one truck and two motorcycles.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop F identified the person killed as a 61-year-old man from Hartsburg, according to a social media update from the troop.
No information on additional injuries has been released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the crash.
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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