Injury Crash

Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route EE in St. Francois County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 24, 2026

Time

12:21 p.m.

Roadway

Route EE at Turley Mill Road

Location

St Francois County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on Route EE south of Turley Mill Road in St. Francois County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened at 12:21 p.m. on August 24, 2026, the patrol said. A 2000 Toyota 4Runner was traveling northbound on Route EE when the vehicle was involved in the crash, according to the report.

The driver suffered serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is listed as the responding agency. The crash has been logged under MSHP incident number 260358859.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash, including what led the vehicle to leave the roadway, have not been released. This report will be updated as officials share more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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