Injury Crash
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Carthage
Incident record
August 9, 2026
2:45 p.m.
Fir Rd.
Carthage, Jasper County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on private property along Fir Road, about a mile and a half east of Carthage, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened on Aug. 9, 2026, at 2:45 p.m., the Patrol said. A 2007 Yamaha V Star 1300 motorcycle was traveling southbound at the time of the incident, according to the preliminary report.
The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining serious injuries, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the incident, which has been logged under case number 260336919.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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