Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Avilla on HWY 96
Incident record
October 21, 2026
9:50 p.m.
HWY 96
Avilla, Lawrence County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on HWY 96 approximately seven miles east of Avilla, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at 9:50 p.m. on October 21, 2026, when a 2006 Toyota Scion traveling eastbound was involved in the incident, the Patrol reported.
The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, according to the Highway Patrol's report. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D responded to the scene. The crash has been logged under report number 260447089.
This report will 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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