Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Missouri Route E in Lincoln County
Incident record
November 7, 2026
6:40 a.m.
Missouri Route E
Silex, Lincoln County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered minor injuries early Saturday morning after a single-vehicle crash on westbound Missouri Route E in Lincoln County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash, recorded as incident 260470913, occurred at approximately 6:40 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2026, and involved a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu traveling westbound at the time of the wreck, per the Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The driver was transported to a medical facility for treatment of injuries described as minor, the report states. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
Troop C, the Highway Patrol division covering the region, responded to the scene and handled the investigation.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's report remains the primary source of information on the incident.
This report will 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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