Injury Crash
Two Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Route U in Howard County
Incident record
September 11, 2026
4:40 p.m.
Route U
Madison, Howard County, MO
Missouri
1
2 injured
None reported
Howard County Sheriff's Office
Light drizzle · 81°F · 3 mph wind
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Two people were seriously injured Friday afternoon when a motorcycle crashed on Route U in Howard County, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol crash report.
The crash happened around 4:40 p.m. and involved a 2020 Harley-Davidson Road King Special traveling east on Route U, the Missouri Highway Patrol crash report states. The motorcycle's driver, a 43-year-old from Madison, was among those hurt in the single-vehicle crash, per the report.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
Both occupants of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries, authorities said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. No further details about the cause have been released.
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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