Injury Crash

Springfield Man, 75, Seriously Injured in Single-Motorcycle Crash on MO 176

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 2, 2026 at 11:18 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 2, 2026

Time

11:18 a.m.

Roadway

MO 176

Location

Abesville, Stone County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A 75-year-old Springfield man suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on MO 176 in Abesville, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred on Aug. 2, 2026, at 11:18 a.m., the Highway Patrol's online crash report states. The patrol says a silver 2026 Honda motorcycle was traveling westbound on MO 176 at the time of the incident.

The driver, identified only by age and hometown in the report, sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, cataloged under crash report number 260325323.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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