Injury Crash

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Lafayette County Crash

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 25, 2026 at 3:12 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 25, 2026

Time

3:12 p.m.

Roadway

Z HWY at HH HWY

Location

Odessa, Lafayette County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Z Highway and HH Highway in Lafayette County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at 3:12 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2026, the patrol said. A 2014 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling north at the time of the incident, which occurred near Odessa.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining serious injuries, the patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, which is documented under incident number 260452975.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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