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Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash West of Wayland

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 6, 2026

Time

7:48 a.m.

Roadway

US 136

Location

Wayland, Clark County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US 136 west of Wayland, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash was reported at 7:48 a.m. on July 6, 2026, about two miles west of Wayland in Clark County, the Highway Patrol's report states.

A 2011 Hyundai Sonata was traveling eastbound on US 136 when the crash occurred, according to the report. The driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B investigated the crash, which is documented under crash report number 260283089.

No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the incident.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Legal context
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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