Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Pettis County's Route M

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 23, 2026

Time

11:59 p.m.

Roadway

Route M at Lone Star Rd

Location

Pettis 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 late on Aug. 23 on Route M north of Lone Star Rd in Pettis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The Patrol reported that the crash occurred at 11:59 p.m. and involved a 2011 Nissan Murano that was traveling south on Route M at the time. The driver was hurt in the crash and was transported to a hospital for treatment, according to the report.

No other vehicles were listed as involved in the crash, and the Patrol's report did not indicate any additional occupants. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop A is handling the investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

The incident has been logged under crash report number 260358343, according to the Highway Patrol.

This report will be updated as officials 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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