Fatal Crash
Motorcyclist Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Franklin County
Incident record
September 7, 2026
1:27 a.m.
I-44 Westbound mile marker 230.6
Franklin County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A motorcyclist died following a single-vehicle crash early Monday on Interstate 44 westbound in Franklin County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at approximately 1:27 a.m. near mile marker 230.6, the Patrol said. A 2019 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic was traveling westbound at the time of the crash, according to the report.
The driver suffered fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No additional vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol has logged the case under crash report incident number 260381877.
No further details about the circumstances of the crash have 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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