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Fatal Crash

Urich Man, 65, Dies in Single-Motorcycle Crash on MO-7

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Urich, Cass County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 3, 2026

Time

11:40 p.m.

Roadway

MO-7 at S. Thunder Rd

Location

Urich, Cass County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 65-year-old Urich man died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on MO-7 at S. Thunder Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred at 11:40 p.m. on July 3, 2026, the Patrol reported. The rider was traveling south on a 2008 Harley-Davidson Dyna motorcycle when the crash happened, per the crash report.

The driver sustained fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is the investigating agency. The crash has been logged under report number 260278988.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Legal context
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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