Injury Crash
One Hurt in Three-Vehicle Crash on MO-177 East of Fruitland
Incident record
October 8, 2026
6:58 p.m.
MO-177
Fruitland, Cape Girardeau County, MO
Missouri
3
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A three-vehicle crash on MO-177 about five miles east of Fruitland left one driver with moderate injuries on the evening of Oct. 8, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the crash involved a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado traveling eastbound, along with a 2025 Volvo tractor and a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, both traveling westbound. The collision occurred at 6:58 p.m. in Cape Girardeau County.
A 21-year-old man from Malden, Missouri, was injured in the crash and transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were listed in connection with the incident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E is investigating the crash, which has been assigned incident report number 260428714.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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