Injury Crash
Juvenile Motorcyclist Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of La Belle
Incident record
August 22, 2026
4:00 p.m.
MO 6 mile marker 1.5 miles east
La Belle, Lewis County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile driver suffered minor injuries Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on MO 6 east of La Belle, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 4:00 p.m. on August 22, about 1.5 miles east of La Belle in Lewis County, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2009 Yamaha YZ450 motorcycle was traveling westbound at the time of the incident, according to the report.
The juvenile operator sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash.
The incident, logged as case number 260356225, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop B and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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