Injury Crash

High Ridge Woman Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Missouri 141 in Jefferson County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 31, 2026

Time

1:27 p.m.

Roadway

Missouri 141 at Astra Way

Location

Jefferson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 27-year-old High Ridge woman suffered serious injuries Saturday afternoon when the SUV she was driving crashed on northbound Missouri 141 north of Astra Way in Jefferson County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at approximately 1:27 p.m. on October 31, 2026, the Patrol reported. The driver was operating a 2006 Buick Rendezvous traveling northbound at the time of the single-vehicle incident.

According to the Patrol's online crash report, the driver was transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries. No other vehicles or occupants were reported involved in the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop C jurisdiction, is handling the investigation. The incident has been logged under report number 260461498.

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