Injury Crash

Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route K in Macon County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 11, 2026

Time

5:30 a.m.

Roadway

RT K

Location

Macon County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered serious injuries early Friday when a pickup truck crashed on Route K in Macon County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.

The crash, logged as incident 260387794, occurred around 5:30 a.m. on September 11, 2026, about two miles north of Tenmile, the Patrol reported. A 2009 Dodge 3500 truck was traveling westbound at the time, according to the crash report.

The driver, whose identity has not been released, sustained serious injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the incident.

Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, according to the agency's report. Further details about the circumstances of the crash have not yet been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash reporting system. Details may be updated as officials release 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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