Injury Crash
Bonne Terre Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route M in Washington County
Incident record
September 16, 2026
1:45 a.m.
Route M at Cedar Creek Road
Washington County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A Bonne Terre man was hurt after the semi-truck he was driving crashed on Route M in Washington County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at 1:45 a.m. on September 16, 2026, on westbound Route M east of Cedar Creek Road, the Patrol said. The vehicle involved was a 2000 Peterbilt 379 traveling westbound at the time of the crash.
The driver, a 56-year-old man from Bonne Terre, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol's report. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash.
The incident, logged under crash report number 260394810, falls within the jurisdiction of Troop C and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information released by investigators. Details may be updated as officials share further 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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