Injury Crash

Juvenile Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Franklin County's Alpine Lake Road

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 12, 2026

Time

10:40 p.m.

Roadway

Alpine Lake Road

Location

Franklin County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A crash on Alpine Lake Road in Franklin County left a juvenile passenger with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The collision happened at 607 Alpine Lake Road at 10:40 p.m. on Sept. 12, 2026, per a preliminary online crash report from the Patrol. It involved a 2024 Can-Am Maverick X3 traveling southbound and a 2023 Nissan Altima traveling northbound, the report states.

According to the Patrol, a juvenile occupant sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment. No fatalities were reported, and the incident is classified as an injury crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop C is handling the investigation, which is identified under crash incident number 260390096.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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