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One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash at Missouri 52 and US-54 in Miller County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 8, 2026

Time

5:15 p.m.

Roadway

Missouri 52 at US-54

Location

Miller County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

One driver was injured following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Missouri 52 and US-54 in Miller County on July 8, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., according to a preliminary crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The report indicates a 2012 Ford Escape was traveling westbound while a 2011 Toyota Prius was traveling southbound when the two vehicles collided at the intersection.

One of the drivers sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The collision is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F. The incident has been assigned crash report number 260286992.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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