Fatal Crash
Valles Mines Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on US 67 in St Francois County
Incident record
October 31, 2026
5:13 p.m.
US 67 at Berry Road
St Francois County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 52-year-old man from Valles Mines died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on southbound US 67 south of Berry Road in St Francois County, according to a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened on October 31, 2026, at 5:13 p.m., the Patrol reported. The driver was riding a 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound at the time of the crash, according to the Patrol's report.
The man sustained fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash, which fell under the jurisdiction of Troop C.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, cataloged under report number 260461815. No further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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