Injury Crash
Five Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO 53 South of Poplar Bluff
Incident record
September 7, 2026
9:45 p.m.
MO 53
Poplar Bluff, Butler County, MO
Missouri
2
5 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on MO 53 about two miles south of Poplar Bluff, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred the night of September 7, 2026, at approximately 9:45 p.m., per a preliminary patrol report.
The Highway Patrol said a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo and a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, both traveling southbound, were involved in the collision. All five occupants were transported for medical treatment following the crash, the report states.
Among those injured were two juveniles who sustained minor injuries and a third juvenile who suffered serious injuries, according to the patrol. A 25-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male occupant were also reported to have minor injuries.
The crash was investigated by Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Butler County. No fatalities were reported.
This report is based on a preliminary crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 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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