Injury Crash
Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route M in Maries County
Incident record
November 7, 2026
7:04 p.m.
Route M mile marker 75 miles east of Maries Road 305
Maries County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route M in Maries County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash happened on November 7, 2026, at 7:04 p.m., roughly 75 miles east of Maries Road 305, the Patrol reported.
According to the preliminary report, a 2005 Jeep Cherokee was traveling west on Route M when the crash occurred. The driver was hurt badly enough to require transport for medical treatment, the Patrol said.
Troop F of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, which carries incident number 260471910.
No other vehicles were reported involved, and there were no fatalities reported in connection with the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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