Fatal Crash

Nixa Man, 66, Killed in Motorcycle-Truck Collision on Route M

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 10, 2026

Time

7:45 p.m.

Roadway

Route M

Location

Nixa, Stone County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 66-year-old Nixa man died Thursday evening in a two-vehicle crash on Route M about three miles south of Nixa, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. on September 10, 2026, and involved a 2010 BMW R1200R motorcycle traveling eastbound and a 2012 Toyota Tundra pickup traveling westbound. The motorcyclist, identified as a 66-year-old man from Nixa, sustained fatal injuries in the collision.

The crash, logged as incident 260387485, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No additional details on injuries to other parties involved were provided in the report.

Authorities have not released further information regarding the sequence of events leading to the collision. This report will 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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