Injury Crash
One Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash in Lafayette County
Incident record
July 19, 2026
6:05 p.m.
Golden Belt Road at Curtis Road
Lafayette County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate drizzle · 85°F · 0.03 in precip · 5 mph wind
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A single-vehicle crash in Lafayette County left one person with serious injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at 6:05 p.m. on July 19, 2026, at the intersection of Golden Belt Road and Curtis Road, the Highway Patrol's online crash report states. A 2006 Dodge Ram was traveling westbound at the time of the crash, according to the report.
The vehicle's occupant sustained serious injuries, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A and is listed under crash report number 260304357.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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