Injury Crash
Motorcyclist Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Ava
Incident record
September 18, 2026
8:19 p.m.
B HWY
Ava, Douglas County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 22-year-old Ava man suffered minor injuries in a motorcycle crash on B Highway two miles north of Ava on Sept. 18, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The Patrol, Troop G, reported that the man was riding a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound at approximately 8:19 p.m. when the crash occurred. Only one vehicle was involved, the report states.
According to the Patrol, the driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment following the crash. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
The crash remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop G. Further details about the circumstances of the crash had not been released at the time of this report.
This report is based on information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
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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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