Injury Crash
Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck by Pickup on Buford Road in Lafayette County
Incident record
October 26, 2026
5:15 p.m.
Buford Road
Lafayette County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A pedestrian suffered moderate injuries after being struck by a pickup truck on Buford Road in Lafayette County on Monday evening, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. on October 26, 2026, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2001 Ford F250 was traveling west on Buford Road at the time of the collision, according to the preliminary report.
The pedestrian was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries described as moderate, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported, and one vehicle was involved in the crash.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which logged the crash under incident number 260454647.
Further details about the circumstances of the crash have not been released. This report will be updated as officials provide 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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