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Versailles Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Old Five Road

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Versailles, Morgan County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

March 27, 2026

Time

7:50 p.m.

Roadway

Old Five Road at Leatherman Road

Location

Versailles, Morgan County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Morgan County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A 29-year-old Versailles man was seriously injured Friday evening when his motorcycle was involved in a crash with an SUV on Old Five Road north of Leatherman Road in Morgan County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

The crash happened around 7:50 p.m., the patrol's report states. An 85-year-old Versailles woman was driving a 2016 Ford Explorer southbound at the time, according to KMIZ.

Two vehicles were involved in the collision. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries, KMIZ reported, though the extent of treatment and current condition were not detailed in available reports.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the responding agency for the crash. No further details on the circumstances leading up to the collision have been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and KMIZ. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
Legal context
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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