Injury Crash
Four Injured in Head-On Collision on US 136 West of Princeton
Incident record
November 6, 2026
11:50 a.m.
US 136 at Route B
Princeton, Mercer County, MO
Missouri
2
4 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on US 136 west of Route B, about five miles west of Princeton, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash occurred on the morning of Nov. 6, 2026, troopers said.
A 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe traveling eastbound and a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer traveling westbound were involved in the collision, the Patrol reported.
Among those hurt was a 33-year-old Princeton woman who sustained moderate injuries and was taken for medical treatment, according to the crash report. A 71-year-old Princeton woman also suffered moderate injuries and was transported for care. A 74-year-old Princeton man, identified as a driver in the crash, sustained minor injuries and was taken for treatment. A juvenile occupant suffered minor injuries and was also transported, the Patrol said.
Troop H of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash in Mercer County.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the collision.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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