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Hillsboro Man Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash in Jefferson County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 18, 2026

Time

11:55 a.m.

Roadway

Castle Ranch Road

Location

Jefferson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 87°F · 9 mph wind

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A 49-year-old Hillsboro man suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Castle Ranch Road in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at 11:55 a.m. on July 18 near 11646 Castle Ranch Road, per the Patrol's online crash report. The driver was riding a 2002 Yamaha YZ426F southbound at the time of the incident, the report states.

The rider sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, with a temperature near 87 degrees, according to weather data.

The crash, identified in Patrol records as incident 260301947, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report and may be updated as officials release additional details.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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