Injury Crash

Charleston Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Haywood City

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 7, 2026 at 11:50 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 7, 2026

Time

11:50 p.m.

Roadway

MO-U

Location

Haywood City, Scott County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A 41-year-old Charleston man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash late Friday on MO-U near Haywood City, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened at 11:50 p.m. on August 7, 2026, about one mile east of Haywood City in Scott County, the Patrol reported. A 2026 Dodge Durango was traveling westbound at the time of the crash, according to the report.

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

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E is investigating the incident, identified in Patrol records as crash number 260334369.

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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