Injury Crash

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on US 50 in Franklin County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 21, 2026

Time

12:30 p.m.

Roadway

US 50 at Route AT

Location

Franklin County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 73°F · 7 mph wind

Report

Report body

A two-vehicle crash on eastbound US 50 at Route AT in Franklin County left one man with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. on September 21, per the Patrol's online crash report. A 2004 Ford Escape was traveling eastbound on US 50 when it was involved in a collision with a 2024 Buick Envista traveling southbound, the report states.

A 33-year-old man from Union, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. No other injuries were reported among those involved.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash, which was logged under incident number 260402992.

Details surrounding the crash, including any contributing factors, have not been released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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