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Jefferson County Crash Leaves Imperial Teen Injured

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 27, 2026

Time

1:50 a.m.

Roadway

E Four Ridge Road

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 E Four Ridge Road in Jefferson County left a 19-year-old man with moderate injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at 1:50 a.m. on July 27, 2026, near 3580 E Four Ridge Road, the Patrol reported. A 2015 Dodge Journey was traveling westbound when the wreck occurred, according to the agency's online crash report.

The vehicle's occupant, a 19-year-old man from Imperial, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for the report, identified as incident number 260316064.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release 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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