Injury Crash

Juvenile Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Springfield

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 14, 2026 at 7:20 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 14, 2026

Time

7:20 p.m.

Roadway

Farm Road 138

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A juvenile motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Farm Road 138 east of Springfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened on September 14, 2026, at approximately 7:20 p.m. in Greene County, about five miles east of Springfield, the Patrol reported. The rider was operating a 2022 Kawasaki KLX motorcycle eastbound on Farm Road 138 at the time of the crash, according to the report.

The young driver was transported to a medical facility for treatment of serious injuries, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and no fatalities were reported.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is investigating the incident. The crash has been logged under report number 260393152.

This report will be updated as officials release additional 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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