Injury Crash

Birch Tree Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on County Road 610

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 10, 2026

Time

7:15 p.m.

Roadway

County Road 610

Location

Birch Tree, Shannon County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Slight rain · 74°F · 0.06 in precip · 7 mph wind

Report

Report body

A 28-year-old Birch Tree man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on County Road 610, about five miles east of Birch Tree, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The Patrol said the crash occurred on Sept. 10, 2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m. and involved a 2022 Kia Rio traveling eastbound on County Road 610. The driver, whose name has not been released, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report states.

Light rain was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G and is documented under Missouri State Highway Patrol incident number 260387180. No other vehicles were reported involved.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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