Injury Crash
Lebanon Man Seriously Injured in Single-Motorcycle Crash on Highway 5
Incident record
October 4, 2026
9:20 p.m.
Highway 5
Lebanon, Laclede County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 46-year-old Lebanon man suffered serious injuries after crashing his motorcycle on Highway 5 about one mile south of Lebanon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened the evening of October 4, 2026, at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Patrol reported. The driver was riding a 2025 Yamaha YZF-R7 motorcycle southbound at the time of the single-vehicle incident, authorities said.
The man was transported to a medical facility for treatment of his injuries, according to the Patrol's report. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop I, is investigating the incident. No further details about the cause of the crash have been released.
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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