Fatal Crash
Two Killed in Montgomery County Crash Involving Motorcycle and Freightliner Truck
Incident record
August 3, 2026
1:40 p.m.
I-70 Westbound mile marker 182.2
Montgomery County, MO
Missouri
2
Injuries reported
2 fatalities
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people died Monday afternoon when a motorcycle and a semi-truck collided on I-70 Westbound in Montgomery County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at mile marker 182.2 around 1:40 p.m., the Patrol's preliminary crash report states. A 2010 Harley Davidson Street Glide and a 2020 Freightliner truck were both traveling westbound at the time of the collision.
A 36-year-old man driving the motorcycle and a 36-year-old woman riding as a passenger both sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol reported.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop F and is being investigated as case number 260327062 by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
No additional injuries were reported in connection with the crash. Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the collision.
This report reflects preliminary information from investigating authorities. Details may 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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