Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway B in Laclede County
Incident record
August 31, 2026
5:15 p.m.
Highway B at Scenic Drive
Laclede County, MO
Missouri
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1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A single-vehicle crash on Highway B left one driver with moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 5:15 p.m. on August 31, 2026, on Highway B about one mile south of Scenic Drive, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2003 Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound at the time of the incident, according to the report.
The driver of the Corolla sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop I, which covers Laclede County, is handling the investigation. No additional details about the cause of the crash have been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release 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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