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Injury Crash

Motorcyclist Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-70 West of Zumbehl Road

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing St Charles County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 1, 2026

Time

9:00 p.m.

Roadway

I-70 WB at west of Zumbehl Rd

Location

St Charles 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 in a single-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 70 in St. Charles County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred at 9 p.m. on July 1, 2026, west of Zumbehl Road, the patrol said. The rider, traveling westbound on a 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1, was the only person involved in the crash.

According to the patrol's report, the driver was transported to a hospital for treatment of moderate injuries. No other vehicles were reported involved in the incident.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is listed as the responding agency. The incident has been assigned report number 260274233 by the patrol.

No additional details about the cause of the crash have been released. This report will be updated as officials provide further information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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