Injury Crash

Jefferson County Crash Injures Driver on Route Y

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 27, 2026

Time

2:45 p.m.

Roadway

Route Y at Rend Lane

Location

Jefferson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A single-vehicle crash on Route Y north of Rend Lane in Jefferson County left one driver with minor injuries on Oct. 27, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash occurred at 2:45 p.m. and involved a 2019 Ford Edge that was traveling northbound at the time. The driver was transported for medical treatment following the collision, the report states.

The incident, logged as crash number 260455811, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved.

This report is based on preliminary information released by investigating authorities. Details may be updated as officials provide further 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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