Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-79 in St Charles County
Incident record
August 1, 2026
2:51 a.m.
MO-79 at N Service Rd
St Charles County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 71°F · 10 mph wind
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A driver suffered minor injuries early Saturday when a Ford Escape crashed on Missouri Route 79 near N Service Rd in St Charles County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:51 a.m. local time on August 1, 2026, patrol records show. The Highway Patrol's preliminary report indicates the 2011 Ford Escape was traveling northbound on MO-79 when the single-vehicle crash took place.
The driver, whose identity has not been released, was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries described as minor, according to the patrol's online crash report.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No further details on the cause of the crash have been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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