Injury Crash

Jefferson County Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Metropolitan Boulevard

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 31, 2026

Time

7:16 a.m.

Roadway

METROPOLITAN BLVD at BAYBERRY LANE

Location

Jefferson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries early Saturday in a single-vehicle crash on southbound Metropolitan Boulevard south of Bayberry Lane in Jefferson County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash was reported at 7:16 a.m. on October 31, 2026, and was investigated by Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the report states.

According to the patrol, a 2010 Mercury Mariner was traveling southbound on Metropolitan Boulevard when the crash occurred. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported.

No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash, which remains under investigation. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to the incident.

This report is based on information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash reporting system. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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