Fatal Crash
Walnut Grove Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on US-160 Near Ash Grove
Incident record
October 17, 2026
10:53 p.m.
US-160
Ash Grove, Greene County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 60-year-old man from Walnut Grove died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on US-160 about two miles west of Ash Grove in Greene County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The Patrol said the crash happened late on October 17, 2026, at approximately 10:53 p.m. The driver was riding a 2012 Harley Davidson Street Glide eastbound at the time of the crash, according to the Patrol's report.
The rider sustained fatal injuries, the Highway Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, which falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, identified in its records as incident number 260441639. Further details about what led up to the crash have not 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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