Injury Crash
Motorcyclist Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Washington County's Route M
Incident record
August 8, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Route M at Axle Road
Washington County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 88°F · 4 mph wind
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A motorcyclist suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route M in Washington County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The patrol said the crash occurred at 6:30 p.m. on August 8, 2026, as a 2015 Honda CB500X was traveling westbound on Route M east of Axle Road. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The driver, who was not publicly identified in the report, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C is investigating the incident, which is documented under MSHP incident report number 260335647.
This report may be updated as officials release additional 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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