Injury Crash

One Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash in Lafayette County

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 19, 2026 at 6:05 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 19, 2026

Time

6:05 p.m.

Roadway

Golden Belt Road at Curtis Road

Location

Lafayette County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Moderate drizzle · 85°F · 0.03 in precip · 5 mph wind

Report

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.

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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