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Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway N Near Commerce

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 17, 2026

Time

1:30 a.m.

Roadway

Highway N

Location

Commerce, Scott County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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Report

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A driver suffered minor injuries early Friday in a single-vehicle crash on Highway N about a half-mile west of Commerce, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. on July 17, 2026, and involved a 2008 Toyota Corolla that was traveling southbound at the time, the Patrol's preliminary report states.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, according to the Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

Troop E responded to the scene in Scott County. The incident has been logged under crash report number 260299522.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.

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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