Injury Crash
Wheatland Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash Near Elkton
Incident record
August 30, 2026
7:00 p.m.
MO-H
Elkton, Hickory County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 54-year-old Wheatland man suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on MO-H west of Elkton, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened on Aug. 30, 2026, around 7:00 p.m., roughly three miles west of Elkton in Hickory County, the Patrol's online crash report states. The motorcycle, whose model year was not specified, was traveling westbound at the time of the crash, according to the report.
The driver was hurt and transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash, and no fatalities were reported.
The incident, logged as crash number 260368826, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information from 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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