Injury Crash

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash North of Springfield

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 13, 2026 at 4:15 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 13, 2026

Time

4:15 p.m.

Roadway

MO-H mile marker 5.5

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A 25-year-old man from Pleasant Hope was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on MO-H about 5.5 miles north of Springfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened at 4:15 p.m. on September 13, 2026, the Patrol said. A 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling south when it was involved in a collision with a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado traveling east, per the crash report.

The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The incident, logged as case number 260391649, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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