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Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Early-Morning Single-Vehicle Crash South of Delta

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Delta, Cape Girardeau County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 3, 2026

Time

3:55 a.m.

Roadway

MO 25

Location

Delta, Cape Girardeau County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A single-vehicle crash on MO 25 about one mile south of Delta left a driver with moderate injuries early Friday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at approximately 3:55 a.m. on July 3, 2026, per the Patrol's preliminary online crash report. The vehicle involved was a 2012 Dodge Challenger traveling southbound on MO 25 at the time of the crash, the report states.

According to the Highway Patrol, the driver sustained moderate injuries as a result of the crash. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities were noted in the incident.

The crash occurred in Cape Girardeau County, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E is handling the investigation. The incident is documented under crash report number 260276601.

Authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances that led to the crash. As is standard with ongoing investigations, further information may be added to the official record as it becomes available.

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
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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