Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash West of Elmer
Incident record
September 18, 2026
3:30 a.m.
Highway J
Elmer, Macon County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered minor injuries early Friday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Highway J west of Elmer, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. on September 18, 2026, approximately two miles west of Elmer in Macon County, the Highway Patrol's online crash report states. A 2011 Chevrolet 2500 was traveling westbound at the time of the incident, according to the report.
The driver, whose identity has not been released, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B is investigating the crash, which is documented under report number 260398066.
This report will be updated as officials release more 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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