Injury Crash
Juvenile Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-5 in Laclede County
Incident record
August 6, 2026
2:40 p.m.
MO-5 at Knoll Rd
Laclede County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 77°F · 12 mph wind
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A juvenile passenger suffered minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on MO-5 at Knoll Rd in Laclede County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The crash happened at 2:40 p.m. on August 6, 2026, the report states. A gray Dodge Charger was traveling southbound on MO-5 when the vehicle was involved in the crash, patrol records show.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The juvenile occupant sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were reported, and only one vehicle was involved.
The crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I, which assigned the incident report number 260331768.
This report may be updated as officials release additional information.
Related resources
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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