Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US-65 in Pettis County
Incident record
September 15, 2026
2:15 p.m.
US-65 at Swope Road
Pettis County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate drizzle · 90°F · 0.02 in precip · 6 mph wind
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A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on southbound US-65 north of Swope Road in Pettis County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 2:15 p.m. on September 15, 2026, and involved a 2003 Honda Civic that was traveling southbound at the time, the Highway Patrol's online crash report states.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, cataloged under report number 260394050.
This report is based on preliminary information, and details may be updated as officials release further findings.
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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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