Injury Crash
One Injured After Single-Vehicle Crash on Harper Street in Poplar Bluff
Incident record
August 30, 2026
12:15 a.m.
Harper Street at Cole Avenue
Poplar Bluff, Butler County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered serious injuries early Sunday after a single-vehicle crash on Harper Street west of Cole Avenue in Poplar Bluff, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash, listed under incident number 260367712, occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m. on August 30, 2026, in Butler County, the Patrol's online crash report states.
According to the preliminary report, a 1985 Honda C185 was traveling eastbound on Harper Street when the crash occurred. The vehicle's sole occupant sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said.
Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation into the crash. No additional vehicles were reported involved, and the Patrol's report does not indicate a cause for the crash at this time.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances that led to the crash. The investigation remains active as officials continue to gather information.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as additional details become available.
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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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