Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Hickory Street in Franklin County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 4, 2026

Time

7:51 p.m.

Roadway

Hickory Street at Virginia Mines Road

Location

Franklin County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered moderate injuries Sunday evening after a single-vehicle crash on Hickory Street near Virginia Mines Road in Franklin County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The Patrol's online crash report states the crash occurred at approximately 7:51 p.m. on October 4, 2026. A 2000 Nissan Xterra was traveling northbound on Hickory Street, north of its intersection with Virginia Mines Road, when the vehicle was involved in the crash.

The driver was injured and transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. Authorities have not released further details about the person's identity or the extent of the injuries beyond describing them as moderate.

The crash falls within the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the crash, per the preliminary report.

This report is based on a preliminary crash report from 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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