Injury Crash
Motorcyclist Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Stella
Incident record
August 21, 2026
6:55 p.m.
Route H
Stella, Newton County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A motorcyclist suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route H northwest of Stella, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at approximately 6:55 p.m. on August 21, about five miles northwest of Stella in Newton County, the Patrol's online crash report states.
A 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound on Route H when the crash occurred, the report says. The rider, a 62-year-old man from Rogers, Arkansas, was the only person involved in the incident.
According to the Patrol, the driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D is investigating the incident, cataloged under crash report number 260354789.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further 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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