Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 60 Near Birch Tree
Incident record
September 10, 2026
7:40 a.m.
US 60
Birch Tree, Shannon County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US 60 about three miles west of Birch Tree on the morning of September 10, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The patrol said a 2009 Toyota Highlander was traveling eastbound when the crash occurred at approximately 7:40 a.m. The driver was the only person involved and sustained minor injuries, per the report.
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene in Shannon County. The incident is documented under crash report number 260386496.
No further details on the cause of the crash were included in the report.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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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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