Injury Crash
Charleston Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Haywood City
Incident record
August 7, 2026
11:50 p.m.
MO-U
Haywood City, Scott County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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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.
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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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