Injury Crash

Jefferson County Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-C

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 8, 2026

Time

5:16 p.m.

Roadway

MO-C at Misty Valley Drive

Location

Jefferson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

An 84-year-old woman was moderately injured Thursday evening when the vehicle she was driving crashed on MO-C south of Misty Valley Drive in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash happened at 5:16 p.m. on October 8, 2026, as a 2013 Cadillac SRX was traveling northbound on MO-C near the intersection with Misty Valley Drive. Only one vehicle was involved, authorities said.

The driver, an 84-year-old woman, suffered moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were noted in connection with the incident.

Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation. The crash has been logged under incident ID 260428570, according to the patrol's records.

No further details about the cause of the crash have been released. This report may be updated as officials share additional 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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