Nationwide Report

Injury Crash

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway W in Laclede County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 29, 2026

Time

12:15 p.m.

Roadway

Highway W at Dover Road

Location

Laclede County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A two-vehicle crash on Highway W at Dover Road in Laclede County left one driver with moderate injuries on June 29, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The Patrol said a 2009 Hyundai Accent and an International Custom Truck were both traveling westbound at the time of the collision, which occurred at approximately 12:15 p.m. One of the drivers, a 53-year-old man from Lebanon, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report states.

The crash, logged as incident number 260270238, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported in connection with the collision.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash, including what led to the collision between the two westbound vehicles, have not been fully released. The Patrol has not indicated whether any citations have been issued in connection with the incident.

This report reflects information available at the time of publication. Details may be updated as officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol release additional 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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