Injury Crash
Belle-Area Driver Injured After Swerving to Avoid Deer on Highway M
Incident record
November 7, 2026
7:04 p.m.
Highway M at Maries Road 305
Belle, Maries County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Maries County Sheriff's Office
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A driver was seriously injured Saturday evening in a single-vehicle crash on Highway M near Maries Road 305 in Maries County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the crash happened at approximately 7:04 p.m. when a 2005 Jeep Cherokee was traveling westbound on Highway M. The driver reportedly swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
One person involved in the crash sustained serious injuries, authorities said. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the incident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. No additional details about the driver's condition or further findings have been released at this time.
This report will 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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