Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Jenkins on MO 39

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 31, 2026

Time

8:40 p.m.

Roadway

MO 39

Location

Jenkins, Barry County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 60°F · 5 mph wind

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries Saturday night after a single-vehicle crash on MO 39 about two miles north of Jenkins, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash was reported at 8:40 p.m. on Oct. 31 in Barry County, the Patrol said. A 2013 GMC Yukon was traveling northbound on MO 39 when the vehicle was involved in the crash, per the report.

The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved, and the crash resulted in one injury with no fatalities.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The case has been logged under incident number 260462026 and falls within the jurisdiction of Troop D. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for the crash report.

This report is based on information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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