Injury Crash
Five Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash on Klondike Road in Jefferson County
Incident record
July 6, 2026
2:55 p.m.
KLONDIKE ROAD at PENNY LANE
Jefferson County, MO
Missouri
1
5 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
Five people suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on July 6, 2026, at 2:55 p.m. at the intersection of Klondike Road and Penny Lane in Jefferson County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said a 2006 Kia Optima was traveling southbound when the crash occurred. All five occupants of the vehicle were injured and taken for medical treatment, the report states.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the vehicle's occupants included an 18-year-old male driver from House Springs, an 18-year-old male passenger from Park Hills, and three juvenile passengers. Their specific injuries were described as minor.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, per its online crash report.
This report is based on preliminary information from investigating authorities. Details may be updated as officials release further 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.