Injury Crash
Motorcyclist Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Kiel-Lyon Road in Franklin County
Incident record
July 18, 2026
1:30 p.m.
Kiel-Lyon Road at Route C
Franklin 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 Kiel-Lyon Road west of Route C in Franklin County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened on July 18, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage motorcycle was traveling eastbound at the time of the incident, according to the report.
The driver, who was the only person involved, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash.
The incident falls under the Patrol's Troop C response area and is documented under report number 260302143. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for the crash.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been publicly elaborated beyond the information contained in the official report. This report 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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