Injury Crash
Juvenile Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-47 in Washington County
Incident record
August 14, 2026
11:54 a.m.
MO-47 at Route A
Washington County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate drizzle · 80°F · 0.02 in precip · 6 mph wind
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A juvenile driver suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on northbound MO-47 at Route A in Washington County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The crash was reported at 11:54 a.m. on August 14, 2026, and involved a 2017 Hyundai Elantra traveling westbound and a 2025 RAM 1500 traveling northbound, per the Patrol's report.
Drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The juvenile driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, whose Troop C covers the area, is investigating the crash. This report is based on preliminary information from the Patrol's online crash report, and details may be updated as officials release more 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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