Injury Crash
Festus Man Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Poplar Bluff
Incident record
October 15, 2026
6:15 a.m.
US 67 Southbound
Poplar Bluff, Butler County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 71°F · 5 mph wind
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A 27-year-old man from Festus, Missouri, was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash early Thursday morning on US 67 Southbound, about five miles north of Poplar Bluff, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 6:15 a.m. and involved a 2014 Mazda CX-5 that was traveling southbound at the time, the Patrol's preliminary online crash report states. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The driver, who was the only occupant listed in the report, sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E and is being investigated as crash report number 260437628. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report system. 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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