Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Ginger Road Near Lebanon

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 24, 2026

Time

6:09 a.m.

Roadway

Ginger Road at Peach Drive

Location

Lebanon, Laclede County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 65°F · 5 mph wind

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries early Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Ginger Road just east of Peach Drive in Laclede County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol reported that the crash, logged as incident 260358399, occurred at 6:09 a.m. on August 24, 2026, and involved a 2007 Ford Explorer that was traveling eastbound at the time. Light drizzle was falling in the area at that hour, according to weather data.

The driver, whose identity has not been released, was treated for minor injuries, the patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to handle the investigation. Further details, including the cause of the crash, have not yet been disclosed in the preliminary report.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. 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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