Injury Crash
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Douglas County Crash on Missouri 5
Incident record
September 8, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Missouri 5
Ava, Douglas County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening on Missouri 5 north of Ava, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's online crash report indicates the collision occurred around 5:00 p.m. on September 8, 2026, about four miles north of Ava in Douglas County. Troop G is handling the investigation.
According to the crash report, a 2016 Dodge Ram 3500 and a 2020 Harley Davidson motorcycle were both traveling southbound on Missouri 5 when they collided.
The motorcycle's driver, a 46-year-old man from Ava, sustained serious injuries in the crash, the patrol said. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment. No fatalities were reported, and one injury has been confirmed in connection with the incident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has not released additional details regarding the circumstances that led to the collision. This report will be updated as officials release more 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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