Injury Crash
Belton Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 54 Near Hermitage
Incident record
July 12, 2026
3:50 p.m.
US 54
Hermitage, Hickory County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 57-year-old Belton woman suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US 54 about one mile east of Hermitage, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened on July 12, 2026, at approximately 3:50 p.m., the Patrol's report states. A 2022 Ford F150 traveling westbound on US 54 was the only vehicle involved, per the report.
The driver, the vehicle's sole occupant, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to document the incident under crash report number 260292765.
No further details on the cause of the crash were included in the released report.
This report may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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