Injury Crash
Teen Seriously Injured in Overnight Two-Vehicle Crash Near Russellville
Incident record
October 22, 2026
Route C at Route AA
Russellville, Cole County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Capitol Police
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A 17-year-old suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash near Russellville early Oct. 22, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The collision occurred around midnight at the intersection of Route C and Route AA in Cole County.
Investigators said the crash involved a 2015 Ford driven by a 29-year-old. Details on the second vehicle involved have not been released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the crash.
The 17-year-old was transported for treatment of serious injuries, authorities said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, which involved a total of two vehicles.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has not released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the collision. This report will 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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