Injury Crash

Chaffee Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Delta

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 30, 2026 at 6:39 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 30, 2026

Time

6:39 a.m.

Roadway

Route P

Location

Delta, Cape Girardeau County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A 35-year-old woman from Chaffee sustained moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route P about half a mile south of Delta, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at approximately 6:39 a.m. on July 30, 2026, the patrol reported. The driver was traveling northbound in a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe when the vehicle was involved in the crash, per the report.

The woman was taken for treatment of moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is investigating the incident under Troop E jurisdiction. The crash has been logged under incident number 260320526.

No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

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

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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