Injury Crash

Motorcyclist Injured in Franklin County Crash on Route C

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 2, 2026

Time

4:48 a.m.

Roadway

Route C at Burt Lane

Location

Franklin County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A motorcyclist suffered moderate injuries early Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Route C near Burt Lane in Franklin County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 4:48 a.m. and involved a 2006 Harley Davidson Road King Classic that was traveling northbound at the time, the Patrol's online crash report states.

The motorcycle's driver was hurt in the crash and transported to a hospital for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and no fatalities resulted from the incident.

The crash is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C, which assigned the incident report number 260372099. Further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide 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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