Injury Crash

House Springs Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Route W in Jefferson County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 29, 2026

Time

8:15 a.m.

Roadway

Route W at West Trail

Location

Jefferson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A crash on Route W at West Trail in Jefferson County left one driver with minor injuries the morning of Sept. 29, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The Patrol reported the collision, logged as incident 260414438 under Troop C jurisdiction, occurred at 8:15 a.m. on northbound Route W. A 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and a 2017 Jeep Wrangler, both traveling westbound, were involved, the report states.

A 35-year-old woman from House Springs sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported, and the incident is classified as an injury crash involving two vehicles.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the investigating agency for the crash. No further details about the sequence of events leading up to the collision have been released.

This report will be updated as officials release 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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