Injury Crash

East Prairie Man Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO 80

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 2, 2026 at 8:47 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 2, 2026

Time

8:47 p.m.

Roadway

MO 80

Location

East Prairie, Mississippi County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A 35-year-old East Prairie man suffered minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on MO 80 near the city limits, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred on October 2, 2026, at approximately 8:47 p.m., the patrol said. A 2007 Ford F150 was traveling westbound on MO 80 at the time of the incident, according to the preliminary report.

The driver, identified by the patrol as a 35-year-old male from East Prairie, Missouri, was the only occupant involved and sustained minor injuries, according to the crash report. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E is investigating the crash, logged under incident number 260420109. No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

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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