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Chaffee Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Delta

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 19, 2026

Time

12:15 p.m.

Roadway

County Road 264

Location

Delta, Scott County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 89°F · 0.01 in precip · 3 mph wind

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A 28-year-old Chaffee man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on County Road 264, about three miles south of Delta, according to a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred around 12:15 p.m. on July 19, 2026, and involved a 2010 Mercedes C300 that was traveling westbound at the time, the Patrol reported. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.

The driver, the only occupant listed in the report, was treated for minor injuries, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash, which is documented under crash report ID 260303799.

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
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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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