Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Paris on MO 15
Incident record
August 16, 2026
10:09 p.m.
MO 15
Paris, Monroe County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO 15 just south of Paris, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 10:09 p.m. on Aug. 16, 2026, when a 2013 Ford Escape traveling eastbound was involved in the wreck, the Patrol's online crash report states.
The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining moderate injuries, according to the preliminary report. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, which is documented under incident number 260348025.
This report will be updated as officials release additional information.
Related resources
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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