Injury Crash
Two Seriously Injured in Monroe County Motorcycle Crash
Incident record
May 7, 2026
5:15 p.m.
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Monroe County, MO
Missouri
1
2 injured
None reported
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
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Two riders from Spearfish, South Dakota, were seriously injured Thursday when their motorcycle crashed in Monroe County, according to a KMIZ report.
The crash happened just after 5:15 p.m., KMIZ reported. A 71-year-old man was operating a 2008 Honda Goldwing with a 71-year-old woman riding as a passenger, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Both riders sustained serious injuries in the single-vehicle crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. No further details about the circumstances of the crash have been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from KMIZ and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 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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