Injury Crash
Juvenile Driver Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on Business 50 West in Cole County
Incident record
September 8, 2026
7:16 a.m.
Business 50 West at Apache Trail
Cole County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on Business 50 West at Apache Trail in Cole County left a juvenile driver with minor injuries, according to a preliminary Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report. The collision was recorded at 7:16 a.m. on September 8, 2026.
The report states a 2007 Ford Fusion was traveling northbound when it collided with a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse heading eastbound. The juvenile driver involved sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, per the Patrol's report.
The crash, listed as incident number 260383850, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop F and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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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