Injury Crash
Belle Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO 42 in Maries County
Incident record
September 21, 2026
11:47 p.m.
MO 42 at MO 28
Maries County, MO
Missouri
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1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 21-year-old Belle, Missouri man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash late on Sept. 21, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the crash occurred at 11:47 p.m. on MO 42, south of the highway's junction with MO 28 in Maries County. According to the report, the driver was traveling west in a 2025 Buick Envista when the vehicle was involved in the crash.
The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the incident.
The crash, identified by the Missouri State Highway Patrol as incident 260403685, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop F. The patrol continues to document the circumstances of the crash through its official reporting system.
This report is based on information released by 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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