Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash South of Fruitland
Incident record
August 20, 2026
10:12 a.m.
MO-W
Fruitland, Cape Girardeau County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash involving two vehicles south of Fruitland left one driver with minor injuries, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The collision happened at approximately 10:12 a.m. on August 20, 2026, on MO-W about two miles south of Fruitland in Cape Girardeau County, the report states.
According to the Highway Patrol, a 2024 RAM ProMaster was traveling eastbound at the time it collided with a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado traveling northbound.
A 45-year-old man from Perryville was injured in the crash, the Patrol reported. He sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the report.
The crash is documented under incident number 260352416, investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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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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