Injury Crash

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Malden

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 26, 2026

Time

2:10 p.m.

Roadway

MO-J

Location

Malden, Dunklin County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO-J about one mile west of Malden, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol said the crash happened on September 26, 2026, at 2:10 p.m. and involved a 1988 Honda motorcycle traveling westbound. The rider was hurt and transported for medical treatment, the report states.

No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash. The incident is documented under Missouri State Highway Patrol report number 260410751 and falls under the agency's Troop E jurisdiction.

Details surrounding how the crash occurred have not been released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to document the incident as part of its standard crash-reporting process.

This report is based on preliminary information, and details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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