Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash North of Paris, Missouri
Incident record
October 9, 2026
10:08 a.m.
Highway 24 at Highway 15
Paris, Monroe County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash north of Paris left one driver with minor injuries on the morning of Oct. 9, 2026, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at approximately 10:08 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 24 and Highway 15, about one mile north of Paris, patrol records show. A 2020 GMC Savana traveling westbound and a 2010 Mack CXU traveling eastbound were involved, the Patrol reported.
A 44-year-old man from Griggsville, Illinois, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol's online crash report. No fatalities were reported, and no other injuries were noted in the preliminary findings.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop B, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
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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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