Injury Crash
Alton Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Thayer
Incident record
September 18, 2026
12:30 p.m.
MO 19
Thayer, Oregon County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 41-year-old Alton man suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO 19 just north of Thayer, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, roughly one mile north of Thayer in Oregon County, per a preliminary Highway Patrol crash report. Troop G, which covers the area, is handling the investigation.
According to the report, a 2001 Ford F-150 was traveling southbound on MO 19 when the crash occurred. The driver, the sole occupant listed in the report, was hurt and transported for medical treatment.
No other vehicles were reported involved, and the Highway Patrol has not released additional details on how the crash unfolded.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release more details.
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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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