Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-185 in Washington County

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 17, 2026 at 7:50 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 17, 2026

Time

7:50 a.m.

Roadway

MO-185 at Route EE

Location

Washington County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO-185 near Route EE in Washington County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred the morning of July 17, 2026, at approximately 7:50 a.m., patrol records show. A 2018 Jeep Compass was traveling northbound on MO-185 when the incident took place, the highway patrol reported.

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

Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the incident, which was logged under crash report number 260299745.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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