Injury Crash
Motorcyclist Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route J in Howard County
Incident record
July 11, 2026
4:20 p.m.
Route J mile marker 0.5 mile east of CRD 325
New Franklin, Howard County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A New Franklin man suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Route J, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 4:20 p.m. on July 11, about half a mile east of CRD 325, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2007 Victory Kingpin motorcycle was traveling west on Route J at the time of the incident.
The driver, a 59-year-old man, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol's preliminary report. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop F is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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