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Injury Crash

Belleville Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-32 in St. Francois County

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing St Francois County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 5, 2026

Time

11:13 a.m.

Roadway

MO-32 at Clemons RD

Location

St Francois County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

An 81-year-old man from Belleville, Illinois, suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO-32 west of Clemons Road in St. Francois County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol reported the crash occurred on July 5, 2026, at 11:13 a.m. The driver was traveling eastbound in a 2024 grey Honda Accord when the vehicle was involved in the collision, per the report.

According to the Highway Patrol, the driver sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash. Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the incident, which has been logged under crash report number 260281469.

No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Legal context
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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