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Motorcyclist Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Imperial's Main Street

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 19, 2026

Time

5:15 p.m.

Roadway

Main Street

Location

Imperial, Jefferson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 89°F · 3 mph wind

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A 23-year-old man from Hillsboro was injured Sunday evening after the motorcycle he was riding crashed on westbound Main Street west of Interstate 55 in Imperial, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at 5:15 p.m. on July 19, per the Patrol's online crash report. The rider was operating a 2023 Yamaha MT-09 westbound at the time of the incident, the report states.

The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The crash, identified as incident number 260304281, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C and was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This report may be updated as officials release additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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