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Houston Man Seriously Injured in Semi-Truck Crash on Pettis County's Route D

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

May 26, 2026

Time

3:30 p.m.

Roadway

Route D at McGruder Road

Location

Pettis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Pettis County Sheriff's Office

Weather

Light drizzle · 81°F · 6 mph wind

Report

Report body

A 35-year-old man from Houston, Texas was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon in a semi-truck crash in Pettis County, according to KMIZ.

The crash happened just after 3:30 p.m. on Route D, east of McGruder Road, as the man was driving a 2025 Kenworth Tractor Trailer eastbound, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the single-vehicle crash. No other vehicles were reported involved, and one injury was reported.

This report may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
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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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