Fatal Crash
Texas Man, 70, Killed in Motorcycle Crash on MO 242 in Miller County
Incident record
September 18, 2026
10:24 p.m.
MO 242 at US 54 CONNECTOR
Miller County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 70-year-old man from Bowie, Texas, died after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on MO 242 at the US 54 Connector in Miller County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred on Sept. 18, 2026, at approximately 10:24 p.m., the Patrol said. The man was riding a 2023 Harley Davidson Sportster westbound at the time of the crash, according to the report.
The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene, the Patrol reported. No additional vehicles were involved, and no other injuries were reported.
Troop F, a division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, responded to and documented the crash, which is listed under crash report number 260399676.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under review by investigators. 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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