Injury Crash
Juvenile Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash West of Fredericktown
Incident record
October 1, 2026
7:45 a.m.
MO-72
Fredericktown, Madison County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile driver suffered minor injuries following a single-vehicle crash on MO-72 about seven miles west of Fredericktown, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred on October 1, 2026, at approximately 7:45 a.m., per the Patrol's online crash report. A 2012 Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on MO-72 at the time of the incident, the report states.
The juvenile behind the wheel sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is investigating the incident.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials provide further 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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