Injury Crash

Cement Truck Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Anabel

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 20, 2026

Time

3:55 p.m.

Roadway

Nova Street

Location

Anabel, Macon County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries when a cement truck crashed on Nova Street about 3 miles north of Anabel on the afternoon of Aug. 20, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.

The patrol said the crash happened around 3:55 p.m. and involved a single vehicle, a 2026 Peterbilt cement truck that was traveling eastbound at the time. The driver was hurt and taken to a hospital for treatment, authorities said.

No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash. The incident, logged as case number 260352953, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop B and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred in a rural stretch of Macon County. Officials have not released additional details about what led to the truck leaving the roadway or the extent of the driver's injuries beyond the initial classification as minor.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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