Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-142 in Gatewood

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 19, 2026

Time

4:45 p.m.

Roadway

MO-142

Location

Gatewood, Ripley 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 in a single-vehicle crash on MO-142 in Gatewood, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash was recorded at 4:45 p.m. on August 19, 2026, and involved a 2007 Dodge Ram that was traveling westbound at the time, the Patrol reported. The incident, logged under case number 260351630, falls within the jurisdiction of Troop E.

According to the Patrol, the driver of the Dodge Ram sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and no fatalities were reported.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the crash. No additional details about the cause or circumstances leading up to the crash have been released.

This report will be updated as officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol release more information.

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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