Injury Crash

Charleston Crash Sends One to Hospital After Two-Vehicle Collision on Locust Street

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 10, 2026 at 7:28 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 10, 2026

Time

7:28 p.m.

Roadway

Locust Street at Cleveland Street

Location

Charleston, Mississippi County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A two-vehicle crash on Locust Street north of Cleveland Street in Charleston left one driver with minor injuries on the evening of September 10, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The report states the crash occurred at approximately 7:28 p.m. and involved a 2023 Dodge Durango traveling southbound and a 2017 GMC Acadia traveling northbound.

A 46-year-old male driver from Charleston sustained minor injuries in the collision and was transported for medical treatment, the report says. A juvenile occupant involved in the crash was not injured, according to the same report.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop E jurisdiction, is investigating the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260387461.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. Additional details regarding the circumstances of the collision have not been released.

This report will 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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