Injury Crash
Driver Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-49 in Bates County
Incident record
November 2, 2026
6:05 p.m.
I 49 mile marker 127.2
Bates County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate drizzle · 75°F · 0.02 in precip · 15 mph wind
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A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 49 in Bates County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The Patrol said the crash happened at 6:05 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2026, near mile marker 127.2. A 2018 Mercedes GLC was traveling southbound at the time of the crash, the agency reported.
According to the Patrol, moderate drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, with light wind and temperatures in the mid-70s, based on weather data for the location.
The driver, whose identity has not been released, was treated for minor injuries, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved, and the crash caused no fatalities.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A and is documented under incident report number 260464500, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may 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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