Injury Crash

Franklin County Crash Leaves Nissan Pathfinder Driver Injured

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 8, 2026

Time

12:28 p.m.

Roadway

MO-V at Platt Rd

Location

Franklin County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A single-vehicle crash on MO-V north of Platt Rd in Franklin County left the driver with moderate injuries on Sept. 8, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The Patrol reported that a 2024 Nissan Pathfinder was traveling eastbound on MO-V at approximately 12:28 p.m. when the crash occurred. The driver, who was the vehicle's sole occupant, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report states.

Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop C, which covers Franklin County, is handling the investigation into the crash, identified in Patrol records as incident number 260384201. No additional details about the sequence of events leading up to the crash have been released.

Authorities have not indicated whether any citations or further findings are expected as the investigation continues.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.

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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