Injury Crash
Juvenile Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO 79 in St Charles County
Incident record
October 24, 2026
8:23 a.m.
MO 79 at T R Hughes Blvd
St Charles County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on MO 79 southbound near T R Hughes Blvd in St Charles County left one juvenile with minor injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol, which handled the investigation under its Troop C jurisdiction, said the crash happened on October 24, 2026, at approximately 8:23 a.m. Two vehicles were involved: a 2012 Nissan Maxima and a 2021 Toyota Highlander, both traveling southbound at the time, per the agency's online crash report.
A juvenile occupant sustained minor injuries in the collision and was transported for medical treatment, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The report identifies the crash by incident number 260450790. Further details regarding the circumstances of the collision 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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