Injury Crash
Cape Girardeau Teen Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Cape Rock Drive
Incident record
July 15, 2026
10:45 a.m.
Cape Rock Drive
Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 19-year-old Cape Girardeau man suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Cape Rock Drive, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The Patrol said the collision took place about 10:45 a.m. on July 15, 2026, roughly half a mile north of Cape Girardeau. A 2016 Honda CR-V was traveling southbound while a 2021 Mercedes Sprinter Van was headed northbound when the two vehicles collided, the report states.
The young driver was treated for minor injuries following the crash, according to the Patrol's report. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is listed as the investigating agency, per its online reporting system.
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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