Injury Crash
Festus Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route P in Jefferson County
Incident record
July 2, 2026
2:40 a.m.
Route P at Mapaville Hematite Road
Jefferson County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A 43-year-old Festus woman suffered moderate injuries early Thursday when the pickup truck she was driving crashed on Route P in Jefferson County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The Patrol said the crash happened at 2:40 a.m. on July 2, 2026, as a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado was traveling southbound on Route P at Mapaville Hematite Road. Only one vehicle was involved, troopers reported.
The driver was transported to a hospital for treatment of moderate injuries, according to the Patrol's report. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The incident, logged under case number 260274375, falls within the jurisdiction of Troop C and was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No further details about the cause of the crash have been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
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.