Injury Crash

Franklin County Crash on US 50 Leaves One Driver Injured

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 15, 2026

Time

8:24 a.m.

Roadway

US 50 at North Outer 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 on US 50 at North Outer Road in Franklin County left one driver with minor injuries on the morning of September 15, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The Patrol's online crash report states the collision occurred at 8:24 a.m. and involved a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle traveling westbound and a 2023 GMC Sierra traveling northbound. Investigators with the Patrol's Troop C are handling the case, identified in records as incident number 260393529.

A 37-year-old woman from Fenton, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were noted in connection with the incident, and the report lists two vehicles as involved overall.

Details regarding how the two vehicles collided at the intersection of US 50 and North Outer Road have not been released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's crash report serves as the source for the information currently available, including vehicle types, direction of travel, and the extent of injuries reported.

Authorities have not indicated whether any additional findings from the investigation will be released. As is standard for crash investigations handled by Troop C, further updates may follow as the Missouri State Highway Patrol continues its review of the incident.

This report reflects information available at this time. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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