Injury Crash
Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 17 in Laclede County
Incident record
September 7, 2026
7:20 p.m.
Highway 17 at Elk Road
Laclede County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 17 south of Elk Road in Laclede County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred on September 7, 2026, at approximately 7:20 p.m., the Patrol reported. A 2013 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on Highway 17 when the crash happened, according to the report.
The driver suffered serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash, and no fatalities were reported.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I, and the crash has been logged under report number 260383468.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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