Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Gideon

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 4, 2026

Time

9:53 a.m.

Roadway

Route J

Location

Gideon, Dunklin County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route J about four miles north of Gideon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash happened the morning of September 4, 2026, at approximately 9:53 a.m., the Patrol reported. A 2015 Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling southbound on Route J when the crash occurred, the report states.

The driver was the only occupant reported and sustained minor injuries, according to the Patrol. No additional vehicles were involved.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop E jurisdiction, is handling the investigation. The crash has been logged under incident number 260375810.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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