Injury Crash

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Route N Near Circle City

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 20, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 20, 2026

Time

2:30 p.m.

Roadway

Route N

Location

Circle City, Stoddard County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

One person suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash south of Circle City on Route N, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The collision occurred on September 20, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m. about half a mile south of Circle City in Stoddard County, an area under Troop E jurisdiction, the Patrol reported.

According to the Patrol's report, a 2018 Hyundai Sonata and a 2005 Mack CXN613 truck were both traveling southbound on Route N when the crash occurred. The Patrol's report did not specify further details on how the vehicles came into contact.

A 39-year-old male driver from Charleston, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash, the Patrol said. He was transported for medical treatment following the incident, according to the report. No other injuries or fatalities were reported.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for this incident, which involved two vehicles and resulted in one injury.

This report is based on information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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