Injury Crash
Juvenile Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash West of Alton
Incident record
October 11, 2026
5:20 p.m.
US 160
Alton, Oregon County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US 160 about three miles west of Alton, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash was reported at 5:20 p.m. on October 11, 2026, patrol records show.
According to the preliminary report, a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling westbound on US 160 when the crash occurred. The driver, identified only as a juvenile, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said.
The incident, logged as case number 260433249, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the crash, according to patrol data.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the investigating agency for the crash. Further details about the cause of the single-vehicle wreck have not been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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