Fatal Crash

Motorcyclist Killed in Jefferson County Crash on MO-30

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 3, 2026

Time

7:31 p.m.

Roadway

MO-30 at CEDAR SPRINGS ROAD

Location

Jefferson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 20-year-old man from Londell, Missouri, died following a two-vehicle crash on MO-30 at Cedar Springs Road in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol said the crash occurred at 7:31 p.m. on October 3, 2026. A 2018 Ford Focus was traveling eastbound when it was involved in a collision with a 2002 Yamaha FZS10 motorcycle heading northbound, per the agency's online crash report.

The motorcycle's driver, the 20-year-old man, sustained fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. A 19-year-old woman from Cedar Hill, Missouri, who was riding in the Ford Focus, suffered minor injuries and was also taken for treatment, according to the patrol.

Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash, the agency said.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. 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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