Injury Crash
Houston Man Seriously Injured in Semi-Truck Crash on Pettis County's Route D
Incident record
May 26, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Route D at McGruder Road
Pettis County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Pettis County Sheriff's Office
Light drizzle · 81°F · 6 mph wind
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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.
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Missouri accident information
- 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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