Injury Crash

Dittmer Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Byrnesville Road in Jefferson County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 9, 2026

Time

1:30 p.m.

Roadway

Byrnesville Road at Gravois Road

Location

Jefferson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 21-year-old Dittmer woman suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Byrnesville Road north of Gravois Road in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred the afternoon of Oct. 9, 2026, around 1:30 p.m., per a preliminary online crash report from the patrol. The driver was traveling northbound in a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 when the vehicle was involved in the single-vehicle wreck, the report states.

The driver was transported to a medical facility for treatment of injuries described as minor, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No other vehicles or occupants were reported involved, and one injury was confirmed in connection with the crash.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C responded to the scene. The incident has been logged under report number 260429763.

No further details on the cause of the crash have been released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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