Injury Crash
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-55 in Pemiscot County
Incident record
August 20, 2026
6:20 p.m.
Interstate 55 Southbound mile marker 24.2
Pemiscot 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 Interstate 55 Southbound in Pemiscot County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at mile marker 24.2 at 6:20 p.m. on August 20, 2026, the patrol reported. The rider, a 41-year-old man from Saint Louis, was operating a 2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide motorcycle traveling southbound when the crash occurred, per the report.
The driver sustained serious injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved in the incident.
Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation.
This report will 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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