Fatal Crash

Willow Springs Man Killed in MO-95 Motorcycle Crash Near Mountain Grove

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 24, 2026

Time

10:07 a.m.

Roadway

MO-95

Location

Mountain Grove, Wright County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 68-year-old man from Willow Springs died following a two-vehicle crash on MO-95 about four miles south of Mountain Grove, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash involved a 1999 Buick Century traveling southbound and a 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle traveling northbound. The Willow Springs man, who was riding the motorcycle, sustained fatal injuries in the collision, according to the crash report.

The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. The incident, logged as crash number 260407010, was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision have not been fully released. No additional information on injuries to other parties involved was provided in the initial report.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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