Injury Crash
Four-Vehicle Crash on Route C in Cole County Leaves One Driver Injured
Incident record
September 17, 2026
7:46 a.m.
Route C
California, Cole County, MO
Missouri
4
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A four-vehicle crash on Route C west of Route CC in Cole County left one driver with moderate injuries the morning of Sept. 17, 2026, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The report states the collision occurred around 7:46 a.m. and involved a 2018 Hyundai Sonata, a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban, a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD and a 2021 GMC Yukon, all traveling eastbound on Route C at the time.
A 26-year-old woman from California, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries in the crash, the Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported, and no other injuries were listed among the drivers of the four vehicles.
MSHP Troop F investigated the crash, which was logged under incident number 260396487.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further 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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