Injury Crash

Mineral Point Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Bellfountain Road

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 20, 2026 at 9:55 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 20, 2026

Time

9:55 a.m.

Roadway

Bellfountain Road at MO E

Location

Washington County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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Report

A 20-year-old man from Mineral Point sustained minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash Monday morning in Washington County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred at 9:55 a.m. on July 20, 2026, on northbound Bellfountain Road north of Route E, the report states. The driver was operating a 2011 Buick Lacrosse traveling northbound at the time of the incident, according to the Patrol.

The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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