Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route T in Franklin County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 31, 2026

Time

9:00 p.m.

Roadway

Route T

Location

New Haven, Franklin County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered moderate injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Route T near New Haven, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred on August 31, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m. at 3649 Route T in Franklin County, the report states. Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol has jurisdiction over the area and is handling the investigation.

According to the Highway Patrol, the crash involved a 2003 Ford F-250 that was traveling southbound at the time of the incident. No other vehicles were reported involved.

The driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been detailed in the available report. This report will be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol releases additional 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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