Injury Crash

Motorcyclist Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Paris, Missouri

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 19, 2026 at 1:05 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 19, 2026

Time

1:05 p.m.

Roadway

RT U

Location

Paris, Monroe County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A motorcyclist suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on RT U about three miles east of Paris, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred on Sept. 19, 2026, at approximately 1:05 p.m., the Patrol reported. A 2009 Harley Davidson Dyna was traveling east on RT U in Monroe County when the crash happened, according to the agency's report.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining moderate injuries, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The incident, logged under case number 260400475, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop B and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This report will be updated as officials release more 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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