Injury Crash
Four Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 32 Near Licking
Incident record
August 6, 2026
12:32 p.m.
HWY 32
Licking, Texas County, MO
Missouri
2
4 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on Highway 32 east of Licking left four people injured, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop G.
The collision occurred at 12:32 p.m. on August 6, 2026, about three miles east of Licking in Texas County, the patrol reported. Investigators said an eastbound 2021 Chevrolet Equinox and a westbound 1996 Dodge Neon were involved in the crash.
According to the Highway Patrol, a 47-year-old man from Salem sustained serious injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment. A 21-year-old woman from Lenox suffered minor injuries and was also taken for treatment, the report said.
Two juvenile occupants — one riding in each vehicle — were also injured, the patrol said. Both were reported to have sustained minor injuries and were transported for medical care following the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash under incident number 260331564. Further details, including the circumstances leading up to the collision, had not been released as of the preliminary report.
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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