Injury Crash

Four-Vehicle Crash on Missouri 8 in Washington County Injures Potosi Woman

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 10, 2026

Time

7:40 a.m.

Roadway

Missouri 8 at Wood Hallow Drive

Location

Washington County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

4

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Dense drizzle · 70°F · 0.04 in precip · 6 mph wind

Report

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A four-vehicle crash on Missouri 8 near Wood Hallow Drive in Washington County left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The Patrol's preliminary online crash report states the collision occurred at 7:40 a.m. on September 10 and involved a 2020 Jeep Wrangler, a 2015 Jeep Cherokee, a 2016 Dodge Ram 1500 and a 2016 Chrysler 200, all traveling eastbound at the time.

A 51-year-old woman from Potosi sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were listed in connection with the incident.

Dense drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating. This report is based on preliminary information, and details may be updated as officials release further findings.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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