Motorcycle Overturns on Route 13, Injuring Two from Knob Noster

The crash occurred as the motorcycle slowed to avoid a vehicle entering the highway from a private drive.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 3:32pm

Two Knob Noster residents were injured when their motorcycle overturned on Sunday, March 22 on Route 13 south of Warrensburg, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the 52-year-old driver had minor injuries, while his 48-year-old passenger sustained moderate injury. The two were treated at a Warrensburg hospital.

Why it matters

Highway safety and accident prevention are ongoing concerns, especially for vulnerable road users like motorcyclists. This incident highlights the need for all drivers to remain vigilant and exercise caution when entering or exiting highways.

The details

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. in the southbound lane of Route 13, about seven miles south of Warrensburg. The motorcycle had slowed down to avoid a vehicle entering the highway from a private drive, causing it to overturn.

  • The crash occurred on Sunday, March 22, 2026 around 1:30 p.m.

The players

Missouri State Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that investigated the motorcycle crash.

52-year-old driver

The driver of the motorcycle who sustained minor injuries.

48-year-old passenger

The passenger of the motorcycle who sustained moderate injuries.

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The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder for all drivers, especially those operating motorcycles, to remain vigilant and exercise caution when entering or exiting highways to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.