Injury Crash
Motorcyclist Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Polk
Incident record
August 9, 2026
10:14 a.m.
MO-D mile marker 1
Polk, Polk County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A motorcyclist suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO-D about one mile north of Polk, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred on August 9, 2026, at approximately 10:14 a.m., the report states. A 2003 Yamaha V-Star 650 was traveling southbound on MO-D at the time of the crash, according to the Patrol.
The driver, a 37-year-old man from Goodson, Missouri, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved.
Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated the crash, which was logged under incident report number 260336547.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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