Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash North of Center on HWY A
Incident record
August 17, 2026
8:56 p.m.
HWY A at HWY H
Center, Ralls County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash near Center left one driver with moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at approximately 8:56 p.m. on August 17, 2026, at the intersection of HWY A and HWY H, about five miles north of Center in Ralls County, the Patrol's online crash report states.
According to the preliminary report, a 2018 Honda Odyssey was traveling westbound while a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling northbound when the two vehicles collided at the intersection.
A 26-year-old male driver from Hannibal sustained moderate injuries in the crash, the Patrol reported. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment following the incident.
The crash, logged under incident number 260349027, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop B and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported, and the case listed one injury among the two vehicles involved.
This report is based on preliminary information released by investigating authorities. Additional details may be added or updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol continues its investigation.
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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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