Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Aurora
Incident record
July 28, 2026
8:56 p.m.
MO 39
Aurora, 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 MO 39 north of Aurora, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened on July 28, 2026, at 8:56 p.m. about two miles north of Aurora, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2024 Ford F350 was traveling northbound at the time of the wreck, per the preliminary report.
The driver, whose identity has not been released, was reported to have moderate injuries, according to the Patrol. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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