Injury Crash
Dixon Man, 25, Seriously Injured After Falling Asleep at Wheel on Highway 28
Incident record
July 1, 2026
6:15 p.m.
Highway 28 at Hawk Dr.
Dixon, Pulaski County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
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A 25-year-old man from Dixon suffered serious injuries Wednesday evening in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 28 at Hawk Dr. in Pulaski County, according to KMIZ.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened just after 6:15 p.m. as the man was driving a 2018 Lincoln MKZ westbound on Highway 28. Investigators said the driver fell asleep at the wheel prior to the crash.
The man sustained serious injuries in the crash, KMIZ reported. No other vehicles were involved, and no other injuries were reported.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the crash.
This report 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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