Injury Crash

Hartville Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-5 in Wright County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 18, 2026

Time

12:46 p.m.

Roadway

MO-5 mile marker 9530

Location

Wright County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 69-year-old Hartville woman suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on MO-5 in Wright County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at 12:46 p.m. on October 18, 2026, near mile marker 9530 on MO-5, the Patrol said.

According to the Patrol's online crash report, a 2014 Ford Focus and a 2014 Jeep Wrangler were both traveling north on MO-5 when the collision occurred. The driver of one of the vehicles, the 69-year-old Hartville woman, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report states.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop G is investigating the incident.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further 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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