Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Brookfield

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 20, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 20, 2026

Time

11:05 a.m.

Roadway

Grant Road

Location

Brookfield, Linn County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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Report

A driver was injured Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Grant Road about 2 miles south of Brookfield, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at 11:05 a.m. on July 20, 2026, and involved a 2008 Ford Focus that was traveling eastbound at the time, per the Patrol's online crash report.

The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and no fatalities were reported.

The incident, logged as crash number 260305142, is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B.

This report is based on preliminary information from investigating authorities. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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