Injury Crash
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Boone County Crash with SUV on Route U
Incident record
August 1, 2026
3:50 p.m.
Route U at Ricketts Road
Boone County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 68°F · 0.01 in precip · 12 mph wind
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A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route U south of Ricketts Road in Boone County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash occurred at approximately 3:50 p.m. on August 1, 2026.
According to the Highway Patrol, a 2008 Harley Davidson Dyna Street Bob was traveling northbound on Route U when it collided with a 2017 Ford Explorer heading southbound. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The motorcycle's driver, a 42-year-old man from Centralia, sustained serious injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No other injuries were noted in the crash documentation.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop F and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol under incident number 260324301.
This report may be updated as officials release 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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