Injury Crash

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on US 60 East of Charleston

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 7, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 7, 2026

Time

6:45 p.m.

Roadway

US 60

Location

Charleston, Mississippi County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A crash on US 60 about two miles east of Charleston left one driver seriously injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E.

The collision occurred the evening of September 7, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m. and involved a 2022 Ford Escape traveling eastbound and a 2026 Freightliner traveling westbound, the Patrol's preliminary crash report states.

The driver of one of the vehicles, a 31-year-old man from Sikeston, sustained serious injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the report. No other injuries were reported, and no fatalities resulted from the incident.

The crash took place in Mississippi County, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 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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