Fatal Crash

Motorcyclist Killed in Pettis County Crash with SUV on US 50

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 29, 2026

Time

3:30 p.m.

Roadway

US 50 at Sadie Ln

Location

Pettis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 40-year-old man from Sweet Springs died Tuesday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash on eastbound US 50 at Sadie Ln in Pettis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol reported that the man was riding a 2009 Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide eastbound when it collided with a 2017 Nissan Rogue traveling southbound. The crash occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 29, 2026.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, the Highway Patrol said. The driver of the Nissan, a 60-year-old woman from Sedalia, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the patrol's crash report.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A is investigating the crash, listed under incident number 260415224.

This report will be updated as officials release more 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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