Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Lafayette County's South Outer Road
Incident record
September 8, 2026
7:40 a.m.
South Outer Road
Lafayette County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on South Outer Road east of Missouri Route H in Lafayette County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol's online crash report states the crash occurred on September 8, 2026, at 7:40 a.m. A 2012 Ford Fusion was traveling westbound at the time of the incident, though the report does not detail what led to the crash.
The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene. The incident has been logged under report number 260383882.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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