Injury Crash
Villa Ridge Woman, 75, Seriously Injured in Highway 54 Crash Near Jefferson City
Incident record
April 24, 2026
Highway 54 at Quarry Road
Jefferson City, Cole County, MO
Missouri
—
1 injured
None reported
Capitol Police
Report body
A 75-year-old woman from Villa Ridge sustained serious injuries in a crash on Highway 54 at Quarry Road, southwest of Jefferson City, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.
The crash, which occurred April 24, involved a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, the Patrol's report states. One person was reported injured in the incident; the Missouri State Highway Patrol has not released additional details about the circumstances of the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the investigating agency for the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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.