Injury Crash

Motorcyclist Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route O in Franklin County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 28, 2026

Time

12:43 p.m.

Roadway

Route O at Route N

Location

Franklin 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 after a single-vehicle crash on Route O east of Route N in Franklin County, according to a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at 12:43 p.m. on August 28, 2026, the report states. A 2012 Honda VT1300 was traveling eastbound on Route O when the incident occurred, though the Patrol's preliminary report does not detail how the crash unfolded.

The driver, whose identity has not been released, was transported for medical treatment after sustaining moderate injuries, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported.

Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, according to the agency's incident record, listed under case number 260364739.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further 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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