Injury Crash
Four Hurt in Head-On Crash on MO-8 at Route P in St. Francois County
Incident record
August 4, 2026
1:55 p.m.
MO-8 at Route P
St Francois County, MO
Missouri
2
4 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Four people were injured, including two juveniles, in a two-vehicle crash on MO-8 at Route P in St. Francois County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan was traveling eastbound when it collided with a westbound 2010 Ford Explorer on the afternoon of August 4, 2026.
Among those hurt, one juvenile occupant suffered minor injuries and was taken for medical treatment, while a second juvenile sustained serious injuries and was also transported, the patrol reported. A 40-year-old woman from Potosi, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries, and a 55-year-old man from Park Hills, Missouri, who was driving, suffered serious injuries. Both adults were transported for treatment as well.
No fatalities were reported in the crash, according to the patrol's report, which was filed under incident number 260328612 and falls under the jurisdiction of Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C.
This report will 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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