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Injury Crash

Centralia Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route J in Callaway County

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Callaway County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 27, 2026

Time

8:15 p.m.

Roadway

Route J at Little Dixit Ln

Location

Callaway County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A Centralia man suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route J south of Little Dixit Lane in Callaway County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred the evening of June 27, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2003 Pontiac Aztec traveling northbound on Route J was the only vehicle involved, according to the report.

The driver, a 41-year-old man from Centralia, sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said.

The crash, identified in Patrol records as incident 260268427, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop F. No other details about the circumstances of the crash were included in the preliminary report.

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

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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