Injury Crash
Cape Girardeau County Man Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Fruitland
Incident record
September 27, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Quarry Drive mile marker 11 miles north
Fruitland, Cape Girardeau County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A Cape Girardeau man was seriously hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Quarry Drive, about 11 miles north of Fruitland, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred the morning of September 27, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., per the patrol's online crash report. Investigators said a 2023 Komatsu was traveling eastbound when it collided with an Electro Motive Diesel unit heading southbound.
The 37-year-old driver from Cape Girardeau sustained serious injuries in the collision and was transported for medical treatment, the report states. No fatalities were reported, and the extent of injuries to any other individuals involved has not been detailed in the preliminary findings.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E is investigating the crash, cataloged under incident number 260411912. No further details about the cause of the collision have been released.
This report will be updated as officials release more 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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