Injury Crash

Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Clarence

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 12, 2026 at 11:44 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 12, 2026

Time

11:44 p.m.

Roadway

Missouri State Highway 305

Location

Clarence, Shelby County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A driver suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash late Thursday on Missouri State Highway 305 east of Clarence, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol said the crash happened at approximately 11:44 p.m. on Nov. 12, about three miles east of Clarence in Shelby County. A 2017 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound when the crash occurred, the patrol's preliminary online crash report states.

The driver, the sole occupant listed in the report, sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved, and one injury was confirmed in connection with the crash.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of the patrol's Troop B, which is handling the investigation. Further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released.

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

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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