Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-156 East of La Plata
Incident record
August 3, 2026
9:04 a.m.
MO-156
La Plata, Macon 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 MO-156 about five miles east of La Plata, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred on August 3, 2026, at 9:04 a.m. in Macon County, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2022 Toyota Tacoma was traveling eastbound at the time of the incident, according to the report.
The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and no fatalities resulted from the crash.
Troop B, the Highway Patrol division covering the area, responded to the scene. The incident has been logged under report number 260326635.
Details surrounding the cause of the crash have not been released. This report will be updated as officials provide 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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