Injury Crash
Driver Charged with DWI After Jefferson City Crash Leaves One Seriously Injured
Incident record
April 19, 2026
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Jefferson City, Cole County, MO
Missouri
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Injuries reported
None reported
Capitol Police
Report body
A crash on Sunday afternoon in Jefferson City left at least one person with serious injuries, according to a KMIZ report.
Following the crash, a driver was charged with driving while intoxicated causing serious injury, KMIZ reported. The same driver also faces two misdemeanor charges stemming from the incident, according to the report.
Details regarding the exact location of the crash, the number of vehicles involved, and the full extent of injuries have not been released. It remains unclear whether additional charges or citations may follow as the case moves through the legal process.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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.