Injury Crash
Two Injured in Motorcycle Crash on MO-177 East of Fruitland
Incident record
October 29, 2026
3:05 p.m.
MO-177
Cape Girardeau County, MO
Missouri
1
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people were hurt Thursday afternoon when a motorcycle they were riding was involved in a crash on MO-177 about five miles east of Fruitland in Cape Girardeau County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the crash happened around 3:05 p.m. on Oct. 29 and involved a single vehicle, a 2019 Harley Davidson motorcycle that was traveling southbound at the time.
A 70-year-old woman from Jackson, who was riding on the motorcycle, suffered serious injuries and was taken for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. The driver, a 72-year-old man from Scott City, sustained minor injuries and was also transported for treatment.
Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is investigating the crash. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release additional 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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