Injury Crash
Cape Coral Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-156 Near Newark
Incident record
August 5, 2026
8:35 p.m.
MO-156
Newark, Knox County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A Florida man suffered moderate injuries after a single-vehicle crash on MO-156 about five miles west of Newark, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol said the crash happened at 8:35 p.m. on August 5, 2026. A 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound on MO-156 when the driver was involved in the crash, according to the agency's online crash report.
The driver, a 32-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop B, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report is based on the Patrol's online crash report and may be updated as officials release additional 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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