Injury Crash
Juvenile Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Mt Vernon
Incident record
November 8, 2026
3:15 p.m.
1170 mile marker 2
Mt Vernon, Lawrence County, MO
Missouri
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1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Road 1170, about two miles east of Mt Vernon, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report. The crash occurred the afternoon of Nov. 8, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m.
According to the patrol, a 2027 Hyundai Elantra was traveling eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver, a juvenile, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report states.
Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the incident, which has been logged as crash number 260473052. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the crash.
The cause of the crash has not been detailed in the available report. This article 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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