Injury Crash

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on US-61 in St Charles County

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 12, 2026

Time

1:42 p.m.

Roadway

US-61 at N Point Prairie Rd

Location

St Charles 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 southbound US-61 at N Point Prairie Rd in St Charles County left one person with moderate injuries on September 12, 2026, according to a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The Patrol, which reported the crash under incident number 260389971 within its Troop C jurisdiction, said the collision occurred at approximately 1:42 p.m. involving a 2022 Nissan Rogue traveling eastbound and a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox traveling southbound.

A 52-year-old woman from Troy, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol's preliminary report states. No fatalities were reported, and the crash is classified as an injury collision.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. No additional details about the cause of the collision have been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.

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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