Injury Crash
Man Seriously Injured in Moped Crash on Hermann-Area Road
Incident record
August 2, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Black Forest Drive at Missouri State Highway 100
Hermann, Gasconade County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Gasconade County Sheriff's Office
Report body
A 37-year-old man suffered serious injuries Sunday afternoon after losing control of a moped on Black Forest Drive near Missouri State Highway 100 in Gasconade County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 3 p.m. on Black Forest Drive, west of Highway 100, the Patrol reported. The man was riding a 2023 Honda Metropolitan Moped eastbound when he lost control, according to investigators.
KMIZ reported that the man sustained serious injuries in the single-vehicle crash. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the loss of control. Further details about the man's condition and the specific cause of the crash have not been released.
This report will be updated as officials release additional information.
Related resources
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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