Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-6 East of Gallatin

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 1, 2026

Time

12:50 p.m.

Roadway

MO-6 at RT-V

Location

Gallatin, Daviess County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 61°F · 5 mph wind

Report

Report body

A driver suffered moderate injuries Sunday afternoon when a car left the roadway on MO-6 near Route V, about 10 miles east of Gallatin, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash was reported at 12:50 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2026, and involved a single vehicle, a 2012 Kia Optima traveling eastbound at the time, the Patrol said.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining moderate injuries, according to the crash report. No other vehicles were listed as involved, and no fatalities were reported.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, with a temperature around 61 degrees, according to weather data.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H is investigating the crash, which is documented under report number 260462788.

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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