Fatal Crash

Motorcyclist Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Cass County's Route D

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 4, 2026

Time

10:23 p.m.

Roadway

Route D at E 289th St

Location

Cass County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A motorcyclist died late Friday night in a single-vehicle crash on Route D in Cass County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at about 10:23 p.m. on September 4, 2026, on northbound Route D south of E 289th Street, the Patrol's online crash report states.

The only vehicle involved was a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling northbound at the time, according to the report. The driver of the motorcycle sustained fatal injuries, the Patrol said.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, identified in agency records as incident number 260377896.

No further details on the circumstances of the crash have been released.

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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