Injury Crash

Franklin County Crash Injures Washington, MO Woman

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 20, 2026

Time

5:15 p.m.

Roadway

Missouri 47 at Country Club Road

Location

Franklin County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A two-vehicle crash in Franklin County left one driver with moderate injuries on October 20, 2026, according to a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol reported the collision happened at 5:15 p.m. on southbound Missouri 47 at Country Club Road. A 2020 Kia Sorento was traveling southbound while a 2015 Nissan Rogue was heading eastbound when the vehicles collided, the report states.

A 68-year-old woman from Washington, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the patrol. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C is investigating the crash, identified in agency records as incident number 260445454.

This report will be updated as officials release additional information.

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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