Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US-65 in Benton County
Incident record
October 17, 2026
10:03 p.m.
US-65 at North Lincoln Road
Benton County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered minor injuries Saturday night after a single-vehicle crash on US-65 in Benton County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at approximately 10:03 p.m. on October 17, 2026, on southbound US-65 south of North Lincoln Road, the Patrol reported. A 2021 Nissan Sentra traveling southbound was the only vehicle involved, according to the Patrol's online crash report.
The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
The incident, logged as crash number 260441564, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report will be updated as officials release additional 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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