Injury Crash

Crocker Woman Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO 17 in Miller County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 21, 2026

Time

2:28 p.m.

Roadway

MO 17 at BENNET RD

Location

Miller County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 76-year-old woman from Crocker was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on MO 17 north of Bennet Rd in Miller County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened on August 21, 2026, at approximately 2:28 p.m., the Patrol reported. Authorities said the woman was driving a 2024 Chevrolet Trax southbound on MO 17 when the vehicle was involved in the crash.

The driver sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol's report. No other vehicles were reported involved in the incident.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop F of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is investigating the incident.

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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