Injury Crash
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Laclede County Crash with Ford Focus
Incident record
November 1, 2026
1:39 a.m.
Elm St at Springfield Road
Laclede County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate drizzle · 60°F · 0.04 in precip · 8 mph wind
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A 39-year-old man from Lebanon was seriously injured early Sunday when his motorcycle collided with a car at the intersection of Elm Street and Springfield Road in Laclede County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's preliminary crash report states the crash happened at 1:39 a.m. on Nov. 1, 2026. A 2021 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound when it collided with a northbound 2009 Ford Focus, authorities said.
The motorcycle's driver, the Lebanon man, sustained serious injuries in the crash and was transported to a hospital for treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported, and one injury was confirmed in connection with the two-vehicle crash.
Moderate drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating. The incident is logged under crash report number 260462324.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details 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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