Injury Crash
California, MO Woman Seriously Injured in US 50 Crash Involving Semi in Moniteau County
Incident record
July 7, 2026
8:55 p.m.
US 50 at Route H
Moniteau County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 52-year-old woman from California, Missouri, was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on US 50 at Route H in Moniteau County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on July 7, 2026, at approximately 8:55 p.m.
According to the Highway Patrol, a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser and a 2026 Peterbilt 579 were both traveling west on US 50 when the two vehicles collided. The woman driving the PT Cruiser sustained serious injuries in the crash, the report states.
The injured driver was transported to a medical facility for treatment, per the Highway Patrol's report. Troop F of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation.
No other injuries were reported in connection with the crash, and the incident remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further information.
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.
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