Injury Crash
Motorcyclist Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on US 60 Near Birch Tree
Incident record
August 17, 2026
4:10 p.m.
US 60
Birch Tree, Shannon County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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An 81-year-old man from Clay, Arkansas, was injured in a two-vehicle crash on US 60 about a half mile west of Birch Tree, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at 4:10 p.m. on Aug. 17, 2026, the Patrol said. Both vehicles involved — a 1996 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 2026 Ford Maverick — were traveling westbound on US 60 at the time, according to the report.
The Arkansas man, who was riding the motorcycle, sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No other injuries were reported, and no fatalities resulted from the crash.
The incident, logged by the Patrol as crash number 260348700, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record investigating the crash.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision have not been released. This report will be updated as officials share 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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