Injury Crash

Half Way Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Pleasant Hope

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Pleasant Hope, Polk County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 17, 2026

Time

6:05 a.m.

Roadway

MO H

Location

Pleasant Hope, Polk County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 35-year-old Half Way man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning on MO H just north of Pleasant Hope, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred around 6:05 a.m. approximately 0.5 miles north of Pleasant Hope, the Patrol's online crash report states. The driver was operating a 2009 Jeep Wrangler traveling southbound at the time of the incident.

According to the Patrol, the driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The incident, logged by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D under report number 260396339, remains on record with the agency. Troop D troopers responded to and documented the crash on MO H.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been further elaborated in the available report. This report reflects information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide 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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