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Festus Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-8 in Washington County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 31, 2026

Time

2:53 p.m.

Roadway

MO-8 at Bohr Rd

Location

Washington County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 75-year-old Festus woman suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on westbound MO-8 east of Bohr Rd in Washington County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol reported the crash occurred at 2:53 p.m. on July 31, 2026, involving a 2012 Nissan Altima and a 2020 Ford Escape, both traveling westbound at the time.

The Festus woman was transported for medical treatment following the collision, the patrol said. No other injuries were reported, and the crash resulted in no fatalities.

The incident, logged as case number 260322677, was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C, which covers the responding jurisdiction.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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