Injury Crash

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash West of Matthews

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 7, 2026 at 5:42 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 7, 2026

Time

5:42 p.m.

Roadway

Missouri Highway FF at County Road 820

Location

Matthews, New Madrid County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A crash involving two vehicles left one man seriously injured on Missouri Highway FF at County Road 820, about four miles west of Matthews, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The collision happened on September 7, 2026, at approximately 5:42 p.m., the report states. A 2013 Hyundai Accent traveling southbound and a 2024 Ford Ranger traveling westbound were involved in the crash, according to the Highway Patrol.

A 29-year-old man from Canalou, Missouri, sustained serious injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

The crash, identified as incident number 260383312, was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E.

This report is based on preliminary information released by 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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