Injury Crash
Jackson Teen Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Fruitland
Incident record
November 12, 2026
7:10 p.m.
Highway 177
Fruitland, Cape Girardeau County, MO
Missouri
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1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 19-year-old woman from Jackson, Missouri, suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 177 east of Fruitland, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened the evening of Nov. 12, 2026, at approximately 7:10 p.m., about four miles east of Fruitland in Cape Girardeau County, the Highway Patrol reported.
According to the Patrol, the driver was traveling eastbound in a 2015 Ford Fiesta at the time of the crash. No other vehicles were involved, based on the report.
The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the Highway Patrol said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The incident, logged under case number 260479396, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details 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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