Injury Crash

Mercer Man Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway K

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 23, 2026

Time

8:34 p.m.

Roadway

Highway K

Location

Harris, Sullivan County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 21-year-old man from Mercer, Missouri, suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway K about seven miles east of Harris, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The Patrol said the crash occurred on Sept. 23, 2026, at 8:34 p.m. and involved a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado that was traveling southbound at the time. The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining serious injuries, the report states.

No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and no fatalities were reported, according to the Patrol.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop B and was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which logged the incident under case number 260406377.

This report will be updated as officials release additional 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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