Injury Crash

Hannibal Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on US-61 in Ralls County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 4, 2026

Time

4:40 p.m.

Roadway

US-61 at Paris Gravel Road

Location

Ralls County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 50-year-old Hannibal woman suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle crash on US-61 at Paris Gravel Road in Ralls County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary crash report.

The collision occurred on Oct. 4, 2026, at 4:40 p.m., when a 2023 Jeep Compass traveling eastbound collided with a 2016 Volvo conventional truck traveling southbound, the patrol said.

The female driver involved was transported for medical treatment following the crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No other injuries were reported among those involved, and the incident is being handled as an injury crash with two vehicles and one person hurt.

Troop B, the patrol's regional division covering northeast Missouri, responded to and investigated the scene, authorities said. The crash has been logged under Missouri State Highway Patrol incident number 260422739.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides 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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