Injury Crash
Wardsville Man Seriously Injured in Miller County Motorcycle Crash
Incident record
September 30, 2026
12:45 a.m.
MO 17 at Saline Road
Miller County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 20-year-old Wardsville man suffered serious injuries early Wednesday when the motorcycle he was riding crashed on MO 17 in Miller County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The patrol said the crash happened around 12:45 a.m. as a 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R was traveling northbound on MO 17 south of Saline Road. Only one vehicle was involved, the report states.
The young rider was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Highway Patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were noted in connection with the incident.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop F, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol has assigned it report number 260415757.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report may be updated as officials provide additional 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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