Injury Crash
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Overnight Crash on US-59 Near Tarkio
Incident record
September 5, 2026
12:45 a.m.
US-59 at 140th St
Tarkio, Atchison County, MO
Missouri
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1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 50-year-old man from Shenandoah, Iowa, was seriously injured early Saturday when the motorcycle he was riding crashed on US-59 north of Tarkio, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary crash report.
The crash happened at about 12:45 a.m. on September 5, 2026, along US-59 south of 140th Street, roughly six miles north of Tarkio in Atchison County, the report states.
The patrol said a 2023 Harley Davidson Road Glide was traveling northbound when the single-vehicle crash occurred. No other vehicles were involved, according to the report.
The driver suffered serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were recorded in connection with the crash.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop H, and the crash has been assigned report number 260378215.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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