Injury Crash
Festus Teen Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route P in Jefferson County
Incident record
September 2, 2026
11:52 a.m.
Route P at Lydia Lane
Jefferson County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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An 18-year-old man from Festus was injured in a single-vehicle crash on southbound Route P south of Lydia Lane in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred on September 2, 2026, at approximately 11:52 a.m., the Patrol's online crash report states. The report indicates the driver was traveling southbound in a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado when the vehicle was involved in the incident.
The driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol's preliminary report. No other vehicles were reported involved, and one injury was recorded overall.
Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, which is documented under incident number 260372662.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as officials provide further 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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