Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Deerfield
Incident record
October 2, 2026
8:26 p.m.
South 1000 Road
Deerfield, Vernon 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 north of Deerfield on South 1000 Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at approximately 8:26 p.m. on October 2, 2026, about five miles north of Deerfield in Vernon County, the report states. A 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer was traveling northbound on South 1000 Road at the time of the incident, the Patrol said.
The driver, who was the only occupant listed in the report, sustained moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is handling the investigation. The crash has been assigned report number 260420121 by the agency.
No further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released. This report will be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides additional 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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