Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash at MO-72 and MO-B in Dent County
Incident record
October 31, 2026
8:55 p.m.
MO-72 at MO-B
Dent County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate drizzle · 61°F · 0.02 in precip · 8 mph wind
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A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of MO-72 and MO-B in Dent County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the crash occurred on October 31, 2026, at approximately 8:55 p.m. A 2020 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling eastbound at the time of the incident, investigators reported.
Drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
The incident, logged as case number 260462069, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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