Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Missouri 248 Near Jenkins

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 13, 2026

Time

1:45 p.m.

Roadway

Missouri 248

Location

Jenkins, Barry County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries Tuesday afternoon after a single-vehicle crash on Missouri 248 about one mile southeast of Jenkins, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened around 1:45 p.m. on October 13, 2026, patrol records show. A 1999 GMC Yukon was traveling westbound at the time of the incident, according to the Highway Patrol's preliminary report.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The incident, logged under Missouri State Highway Patrol case number 260435603, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D. No further details about the cause of the crash were included in the preliminary report.

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