Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Butler County's Route M
Incident record
September 30, 2026
2:28 a.m.
Route M
Butler County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered moderate injuries early Wednesday in a single-vehicle crash on Route M about a mile west of Stringtown, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said a 2015 Ford Explorer was traveling westbound when the crash occurred around 2:28 a.m. Only one vehicle was involved, per the report.
The driver was the sole occupant reported and sustained moderate injuries, according to the Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The incident, logged under case number 260415771, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials provide further 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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