Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Sumner

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 11, 2026 at 6:10 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 11, 2026

Time

6:10 p.m.

Roadway

MO 139

Location

Sumner, Chariton County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO 139 about one mile south of Sumner, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash happened the evening of Nov. 11, 2026, at approximately 6:10 p.m., the Patrol reported. A 2002 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling southbound on MO 139 when the vehicle was involved in the crash, the report states.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, according to the Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop B has jurisdiction over the area where the crash occurred. The incident is documented under crash report number 260477812.

This report will 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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